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Polenczak Family History

Polenczak 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: Olczak, Polenz, Palencia, Potenza, Olejniczak, Lonczak, Valencia

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Where is the Polenczak family from?

You can see how Polenczak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polenczak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Polenczak family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Polenczak's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Polenczak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polenczak 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 13 census records available for the last name Polenczak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polenczak 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Polenczak. 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 2 military records available for the last name Polenczak. For the veterans among your Polenczak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polenczak lifespan?

Average Polenczak life expectancy in 1963 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polenczak 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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