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Polnick Family History

Polnick 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: Rolnick, Polick, Pollick, Polich, Pozniak, Pollock, Kornick, Zelnick

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Where is the Polnick family from?

You can see how Polnick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polnick family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Polnick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Polnick families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Polnick's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Polnick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polnick 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 Polnick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Polnick. 100% of Polnick men worked as a New Worker and 100% of Polnick women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Polnick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Polnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polnick 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Polnick. 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 24 military records available for the last name Polnick. For the veterans among your Polnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polnick lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Polnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Polnick in 1963 was 78, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Polnick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polnick 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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