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Polykoff Family History

Polykoff 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: Polakoff, Wolkoff, Dolloff, Potthoff, Malakoff, Novikoff, Olthoff

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Where is the Polykoff family from?

You can see how Polykoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polykoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Polykoff family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Polykoff's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Polykoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polykoff 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 17 census records available for the last name Polykoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polykoff 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Polykoff. 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 14 military records available for the last name Polykoff. For the veterans among your Polykoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polykoff lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1991, in the United States, Polykoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Polykoff in 1975 was 87, and 67 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polykoff 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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