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Polachowski Family History

Polachowski 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: Polakowski, Lachowski, Malachowski, Obuchowski, Stachowski, Pacholski

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Where is the Polachowski family from?

You can see how Polachowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polachowski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Polachowski families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Polachowski families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Polachowski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Polachowski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polachowski 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 Polachowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Power Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Polachowski. 100% of Polachowski men worked as a New Worker and 100% of Polachowski women worked as a Power Machine Operator.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Power Machine Operator
    100%

What Polachowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Polachowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polachowski 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Polachowski. 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 101 military records available for the last name Polachowski. For the veterans among your Polachowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polachowski lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Polachowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Polachowski in 1968 was 77, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Polachowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polachowski 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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