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Polkoski Family History

Polkoski 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: Polkowski, Polanski, Poleski, Polakowski, Pokorski, Ploski, Olkowski

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Where is the Polkoski family from?

You can see how Polkoski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polkoski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Polkoski families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Polkoski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Polkoski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polkoski 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 Polkoski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Polkoski. 50% of Polkoski men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Polkoski women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Polkoski were Farmer and Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Polkoski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Polkoski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polkoski 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Polkoski. 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 34 military records available for the last name Polkoski. For the veterans among your Polkoski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polkoski lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Polkoski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Polkoski in 1959 was 50, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Polkoski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polkoski 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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