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Polacsek Family History

Polacsek 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: Polachek, Polacek, Polasek, Placek, Placzek, Polack, Place, Polanski

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Where is the Polacsek family from?

You can see how Polacsek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polacsek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Polacsek families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Polacsek's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Polacsek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polacsek 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 Polacsek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Polacsek. 100% of Polacsek men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Polacsek women worked as a Packer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Polacsek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 367 census records available for the last name Polacsek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polacsek 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 474 immigration records available for the last name Polacsek. 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 102 military records available for the last name Polacsek. For the veterans among your Polacsek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polacsek lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Polacsek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Polacsek in 1962 was 72, and 90 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Polacsek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polacsek 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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