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Polencheck Family History

Polencheck 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: Polachek, Palecek, Dolence, Provencher, Pletcher, Hollenbeck, Holecek

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Where is the Polencheck family from?

You can see how Polencheck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polencheck family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Polencheck families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Polencheck's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Polencheck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polencheck 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 Polencheck ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Polencheck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Polencheck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polencheck 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Polencheck. 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 24 military records available for the last name Polencheck. For the veterans among your Polencheck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polencheck lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Polencheck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Polencheck in 1971 was 61, and 68 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Polencheck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polencheck ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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