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Polonka Family History

Polonka 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: Plonka, Golonka, Polka, Polonsky, Polivka, Pivonka, Plona, Colonna

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Where is the Polonka family from?

You can see how Polonka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polonka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Polonka family living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Polonka's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Polonka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polonka 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 Polonka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Polonka. 100% of Polonka women worked as a Maid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Polonka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Polonka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polonka 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Polonka. 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 19 military records available for the last name Polonka. For the veterans among your Polonka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polonka lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Polonka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Polonka in 1967 was 77, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Polonka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polonka 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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