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Polenske Family History

Polenske 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: Polanski, Poleski, Polansky, Polonsky, Polinski, Polinsky, Olenski

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Where is the Polenske family from?

You can see how Polenske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polenske family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Polenske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Polenske families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Polenske's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Polenske families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polenske 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 Polenske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Polenske. 80% of Polenske men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Polenske women worked as a Typist.

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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
    80%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%

What Polenske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 637 census records available for the last name Polenske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polenske 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Polenske. 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 84 military records available for the last name Polenske. For the veterans among your Polenske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polenske lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Polenske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Polenske in 1960 was 66, and 99 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Polenske

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polenske 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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