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Poelk Family History

Poelk 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: Polk, Poel, Woelk, Peel, Peck, Pool, Peak, Noel, Pola, Pol

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Where is the Poelk family from?

You can see how Poelk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poelk family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Poelk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Poelk families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Poelk's in USA. New York had the highest population of Poelk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poelk 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 121 census records available for the last name Poelk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poelk 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Poelk. 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 66 military records available for the last name Poelk. For the veterans among your Poelk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poelk lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1996, in the United States, Poelk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Poelk in 1977 was 72, and 85 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poelk 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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