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Polkowski Family History

Polkowski Surname Meaning

Polish and Jewish (from Poland): habitational name for someone from Polkowo in Masovian and Podlaskie voivodeships or Polków in Łódź and Masovian voivodeships.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Polkowski family from?

You can see how Polkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polkowski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Polkowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Polkowski families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Polkowski's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Polkowski families in 1911.
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What did your Polkowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Polkowski. 100% of Polkowski men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 965 census records available for the last name Polkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polkowski 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 395 immigration records available for the last name Polkowski. 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 373 military records available for the last name Polkowski. For the veterans among your Polkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polkowski lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Polkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Polkowski in 1953 was 38, and 70 in 2004.

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