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Polega Family History

Polega Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname for a reliable person from a derivative of polegać ‘to depend upon to rely upon’.

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


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Where is the Polega family from?

You can see how Polega families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polega family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Polega families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Polega families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Polega's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Polega families in 1880.
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What did your Polega ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Polega. 50% of Polega men worked as a Farmer and 56% of Polega women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Polega were Laborer and New Worker.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    56%
  • New Worker
    45%

What Polega family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 452 census records available for the last name Polega. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polega 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Polega. 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 94 military records available for the last name Polega. For the veterans among your Polega ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polega lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Polega life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Polega in 1957 was 49, and 50 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polega 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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