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Polky Family History

Polky 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: Polly, Polk, Polka, Poley, Polsky, Pelky, Pooley, Paley, Pola, Pol

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Where is the Polky family from?

You can see how Polky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Polky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Polky families living in Louisiana. This was about 82% of all the recorded Polky's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Polky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polky 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 133 census records available for the last name Polky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polky 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Polky. 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 76 military records available for the last name Polky. For the veterans among your Polky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polky lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Polky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Polky in 1965 was 50, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polky 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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