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Polakowska Family History

Polakowska 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, Polkowski, Kolakowski, Kosakowski, Mosakowski, Olkowski

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Polakowska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polakowska 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Polakowska. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Polakowska. For the veterans among your Polakowska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polakowska lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1997, in the United States, Polakowska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Polakowska in 1980 was 95, and 47 in 1997.

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