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Polaka Family History

Polaka 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, Polka, Pola, Dolak, Polk, Poland, Pollara, Dolata, Solana

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Where is the Polaka family from?

You can see how Polaka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polaka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Polaka family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Polaka's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Polaka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polaka 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 91 census records available for the last name Polaka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polaka 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Polaka. 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 10 military records available for the last name Polaka. For the veterans among your Polaka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Polaka

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