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Polnack Family History

Polnack 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: Polack, Pollack, Polak, Plack, Pollock, Rolnick, Polyak, Hornack

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Where is the Polnack family from?

You can see how Polnack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polnack family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Polnack families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Polnack's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Polnack families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polnack 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 34 census records available for the last name Polnack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polnack 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Polnack. 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 7 military records available for the last name Polnack. For the veterans among your Polnack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polnack lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Polnack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Polnack in 1970 was 65, and 77 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Polnack

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polnack 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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