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Polenka Family History

Polenka 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, Zelenka, Polka, Kolenda, Popelka, Polen, Polenz, Polivka

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Where is the Polenka family from?

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

There are 25 census records available for the last name Polenka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polenka 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Polenka. 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 5 military records available for the last name Polenka. For the veterans among your Polenka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polenka lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Polenka

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