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Polkus Family History

Polkus 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: Polus, Malkus, Polk, Polka, Bolus, Norkus, Pikus, Poles, Balkus

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Where is the Polkus family from?

You can see how Polkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polkus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Polkus family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Polkus's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Polkus families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Polkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polkus 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Polkus. 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 18 military records available for the last name Polkus. For the veterans among your Polkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polkus lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Polkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Polkus in 1969 was 85, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polkus 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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