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Polasek Family History

Polasek Surname Meaning

Czech and Slovak (Polášek): diminutive of Polák ethnic name for a Pole (see Polak).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Polasek family from?

You can see how Polasek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polasek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Polasek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Polasek families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Polasek's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Polasek families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polasek 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 Polasek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Polasek. 44% of Polasek men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Polasek women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Polasek were Carpenter and Farm Helper.

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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
    44%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    43%
  • Maid
    27%
  • Machine Operator
    11%
  • Farm Helper
    11%

What Polasek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Polasek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polasek 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 495 immigration records available for the last name Polasek. 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 787 military records available for the last name Polasek. For the veterans among your Polasek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polasek lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Polasek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Polasek in 1961 was 57, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polasek 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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