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Polenik Family History

Polenik 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: Olenik, Olejnik, Polen, Polenz, Olenick, Polek, Plank, Nolen, Politis

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Where is the Polenik family from?

You can see how Polenik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polenik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Polenik families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Polenik's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Polenik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polenik 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 56 census records available for the last name Polenik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polenik 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Polenik. 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 23 military records available for the last name Polenik. For the veterans among your Polenik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polenik lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Polenik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Polenik in 1958 was 50, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Polenik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polenik 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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