Polakes Family History

Polakes 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: Polak, Oakes, Noakes, Solares, Poles, Pomales, Polacek, Polasek, Flakes, Plake

33	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
6	Military Records
3	Immigration Records
29	Census and Voter Lists
26	Member Trees

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Where is the Polakes family from?

You can see how Polakes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polakes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Polakes family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Polakes's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Polakes families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polakes 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 Record

There are 29 census records available for the last name Polakes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polakes census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Polakes. 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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Military Records

There are 6 military records available for the last name Polakes. For the veterans among your Polakes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polakes lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Polakes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Polakes in 1969 was 73, and 84 in 1996.

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Polakes Surname Meaning

Where is the Polakes family from?

What Polakes family records will you find?

What is the average Polakes lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Polakes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Polakes in 1969 was 73, and 84 in 1996.

Polakes Family History

Polakes Surname Meaning

97 record(s) for Polakes

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Polakes Surname Meaning

97 record(s) for Polakes

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Where is the Polakes family from?

What Polakes family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Polakes lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Polakes family tree

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