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Polaczek Family History

Polaczek 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, Placzek, Polacek, Placek, Polasek, Polack, Place, Blazek

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Where is the Polaczek family from?

You can see how Polaczek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polaczek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Polaczek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Polaczek family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Polaczek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Polaczek families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Polaczek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polaczek 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 402 immigration records available for the last name Polaczek. 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 176 military records available for the last name Polaczek. For the veterans among your Polaczek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polaczek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Polaczek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Polaczek in 1964 was 85, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polaczek 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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