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Polckow Family History

Polckow 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: Rockow, Wolkow, Pollnow, Volkov, Polak, Polk, Polka, Luckow, Holck

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Where is the Polckow family from?

You can see how Polckow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polckow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Polckow families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Polckow's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Polckow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polckow 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 140 census records available for the last name Polckow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polckow 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Polckow. 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 Polckow. For the veterans among your Polckow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polckow lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1995, in the United States, Polckow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Polckow in 1955 was 80, and 70 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polckow 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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