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Polinsky Name Meaning

Altered form of Polish Poliński (see Polinski ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Polinski, Solinsky, Bolinsky, Dolinsky, Kolinsky, Polansky, Kolinski

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Where is the Polinsky family from?

You can see how Polinsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polinsky family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Polinsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Polinsky families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Polinsky's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Polinsky families in 1911.
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What did your Polinsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Polinsky. 23% of Polinsky men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Polinsky women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Polinsky were Clerk and Housewife. .

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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
    23%
  • Proprietor
    13%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Bookkeeper
    9%
  • Housewife
    9%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Polinsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polinsky 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 906 immigration records available for the last name Polinsky. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Polinsky. For the veterans among your Polinsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polinsky lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Polinsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Polinsky in 1948 was 59, and 81 in 2004.

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