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Polomski Family History

Polomski 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: Polanski, Poleski, Podolski, Zoromski, Slomski, Pokorski, Plonski

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Where is the Polomski family from?

You can see how Polomski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polomski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Polomski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Polomski families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Polomski's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Polomski families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polomski 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 Polomski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Polomski. 53% of Polomski men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    53%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Salesman
    12%

What Polomski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 541 census records available for the last name Polomski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polomski 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Polomski. 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 212 military records available for the last name Polomski. For the veterans among your Polomski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polomski lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Polomski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Polomski in 1948 was 42, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Polomski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polomski 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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