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Polonetz Family History

Polonetz 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: Ploetz, Plotz, Lontz, Tolonen, Politz, Polonsky, Pletz, Polenz

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Where is the Polonetz family from?

You can see how Polonetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polonetz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Polonetz family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Polonetz's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Polonetz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polonetz 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 12 census records available for the last name Polonetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polonetz 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Polonetz. 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 4 military records available for the last name Polonetz. For the veterans among your Polonetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polonetz lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1998, in the United States, Polonetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Polonetz in 1977 was 92, and 75 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polonetz 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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