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Polifko Family History

Polifko 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: Polifka, Polito, Polino, Polivka, Policky, Poliak, Slifko, Polick

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Where is the Polifko family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polifko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Polifko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Polifko. 100% of Polifko men worked as a Miner.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    100%

What Polifko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Polifko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polifko 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Polifko. 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 72 military records available for the last name Polifko. For the veterans among your Polifko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polifko lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Polifko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Polifko in 1977 was 67, and 66 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polifko 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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