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Polenski Family History

Polenski 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, Polinski, Olenski, Smolenski, Wolinski, Dolinski

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Where is the Polenski family from?

You can see how Polenski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polenski family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Polenski families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Polenski families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Polenski's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Polenski families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polenski 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 Polenski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Polenski. 43% of Polenski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Polenski women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Machinist
    29%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Polenski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 738 census records available for the last name Polenski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polenski 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Polenski. 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 222 military records available for the last name Polenski. For the veterans among your Polenski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polenski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Polenski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Polenski in 1963 was 80, and 82 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Polenski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polenski 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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