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Polnicky Family History

Polnicky 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: Policky, Rolnick, Polick, Pollick, Polich, Pozniak, Pollock, Kornick

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Where is the Polnicky family from?

You can see how Polnicky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polnicky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Polnicky families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Polnicky families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Polnicky's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Polnicky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polnicky 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 Polnicky ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Polnicky. 100% of Polnicky 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%

What Polnicky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Polnicky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polnicky 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 Polnicky. 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 Polnicky. For the veterans among your Polnicky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polnicky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Polnicky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Polnicky in 1963 was 69, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polnicky 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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