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Poltak Family History

Poltak 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: Polak, Polyak, Pollak, Poliak, Polman, Pola, Poltorak, Dolak, Polt

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Where is the Poltak family from?

You can see how Poltak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poltak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Poltak family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Poltak's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Poltak families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Poltak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poltak 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Poltak. 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 6 military records available for the last name Poltak. For the veterans among your Poltak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poltak lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Poltak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Poltak in 1968 was 71, and 79 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poltak 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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