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Poklacki Family History

Poklacki 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: Podlaski, Kolacki, Polack, Pollack, Poplaski, Polaski, Polanski

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Where is the Poklacki family from?

You can see how Poklacki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poklacki family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Poklacki family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Poklacki's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Poklacki families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poklacki 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 Poklacki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poklacki. 100% of Poklacki men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

What Poklacki family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Poklacki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poklacki 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Poklacki. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 35 military records available for the last name Poklacki. For the veterans among your Poklacki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poklacki lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Poklacki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Poklacki in 1965 was 72, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poklacki 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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