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Polik Family History

Polik 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: Polin, Polak, Polk, Popik, Poli, Polit, Holik, Polis, Polek, Palik

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Where is the Polik family from?

You can see how Polik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polik family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Polik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Polik families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 71% of all the recorded Polik's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Polik families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polik 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 Polik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Polik. 34% of Polik men worked as a New 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

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Miner
    34%

What Polik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 410 census records available for the last name Polik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polik 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 316 immigration records available for the last name Polik. 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 51 military records available for the last name Polik. For the veterans among your Polik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polik lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Polik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Polik in 1968 was 65, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Polik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polik 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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