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Polefko Family History

Polefko 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: Poleski, Plesko, Lefko, Polek, Polifka, Toledo, Perko, Polak, Polk

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polefko 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 35 census records available for the last name Polefko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polefko 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Polefko. 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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There are 97 military records available for the last name Polefko. For the veterans among your Polefko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polefko lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Polefko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Polefko in 1966 was 68, and 54 in 2003.

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