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Polikoff Family History

Polikoff 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: Polakoff, Novikoff, Wolkoff, Oliff, Dolloff, Potthoff, Polito

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Where is the Polikoff family from?

You can see how Polikoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polikoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Polikoff families living in New York. This was about 27% of all the recorded Polikoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Polikoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polikoff 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 Polikoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Polikoff. 27% of Polikoff men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Polikoff women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Polikoff were Lawyer and Secretary.

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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

  • Salesman
    27%
  • Manager
    18%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Lawyer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Secretary
    40%

What Polikoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 956 census records available for the last name Polikoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polikoff 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Polikoff. 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 175 military records available for the last name Polikoff. For the veterans among your Polikoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polikoff lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Polikoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Polikoff in 1952 was 50, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polikoff 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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