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Polaski Family History

Polaski Surname Meaning

Polish (Połaski): variant of Poławski or its cognate Pułaski (see Pulaski).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Polaski family from?

You can see how Polaski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polaski family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Polaski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Polaski families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Polaski's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Polaski families in 1911.
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What did your Polaski ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Polaski. 100% of Polaski men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Polaski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Polaski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polaski 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 487 immigration records available for the last name Polaski. 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 865 military records available for the last name Polaski. For the veterans among your Polaski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polaski lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Polaski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Polaski in 1947 was 50, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Polaski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polaski 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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