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Polacoff Family History

Polacoff 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, Dolloff, Potthoff, Romanoff, Malakoff, Polachek, Olthoff

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Where is the Polacoff family from?

You can see how Polacoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polacoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Polacoff families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Polacoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Polacoff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Polacoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polacoff 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Polacoff. 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 11 military records available for the last name Polacoff. For the veterans among your Polacoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polacoff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1982, in the United States, Polacoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Polacoff in 1964 was 51, and 66 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polacoff 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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