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Polko Family History

Polko 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: Polk, Polka, Palko, Polo, Popko, Apollo, Pola, Pol, Valko, Volk

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Where is the Polko family from?

You can see how Polko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polko family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Polko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Polko families living in Wisconsin. This was about 75% of all the recorded Polko's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Polko families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polko 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 287 census records available for the last name Polko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polko 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Polko. 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 191 military records available for the last name Polko. For the veterans among your Polko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polko lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Polko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Polko in 1966 was 57, and 82 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polko 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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