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Poltorek Family History

Poltorek 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: Poltorak, Pultorak, Pastorek, Pollock, Toporek, Ogorek, Poutre

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Where is the Poltorek family from?

You can see how Poltorek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poltorek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Poltorek family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Poltorek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Poltorek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poltorek 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 11 census records available for the last name Poltorek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poltorek 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Poltorek. 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 Poltorek. For the veterans among your Poltorek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poltorek lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1982, in the United States, Poltorek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Poltorek in 1959 was 43, and 43 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poltorek 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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