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Polefks Family History

Polefks Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Poleski, Poles, Polek, Polifka, Politis, Toles, Polak, Polk, Doles

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Where is the Polefks family from?

You can see how Polefks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polefks family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Polefks family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Polefks's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Polefks families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polefks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Polefks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mill Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Polefks. 100% of Polefks men worked as a Mill Worker.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Mill Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Polefks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polefks census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Polefks. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Polefks. For the veterans among your Polefks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polefks lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Polefks

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