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Polkis Family History

Polkis 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: Polis, Politis, Solis, Polin, Polk, Polka, Molis, Lollis, Poli, Polli

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Where is the Polkis family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polkis 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 Polkis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Seamstress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Polkis. 100% of Polkis women worked as a Seamstress.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Polkis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polkis 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Polkis. 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 5 military records available for the last name Polkis. For the veterans among your Polkis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polkis lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1989, in the United States, Polkis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Polkis in 1986 was 86, and 69 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polkis 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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