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Polachak Family History

Polachak 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: Polachek, Polacek, Polack, Polich, Poltorak, Polak, Plack, Lachat

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Where is the Polachak family from?

You can see how Polachak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polachak family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Polachak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Polachak families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Polachak's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Polachak families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polachak 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 56 census records available for the last name Polachak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polachak 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Polachak. 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 37 military records available for the last name Polachak. For the veterans among your Polachak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polachak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Polachak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Polachak in 1963 was 54, and 82 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polachak 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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