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Polarek Family History

Polarek 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: Polacek, Polasek, Polak, Kosarek, Placek, Platek, Polachek, Solares

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Where is the Polarek family from?

You can see how Polarek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polarek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Polarek families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Polarek's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Polarek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polarek 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 Polarek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Polarek. 29% of Polarek men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Plummer
    15%

What Polarek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Polarek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polarek 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Polarek. 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 112 military records available for the last name Polarek. For the veterans among your Polarek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polarek lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Polarek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Polarek in 1958 was 44, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Polarek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polarek 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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