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Poleska Family History

Poleska 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, Polka, Popelka, Plesko, Polsky, Podesta, Poles, Polivka

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Where is the Poleska family from?

You can see how Poleska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poleska family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Poleska families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Poleska family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Poleska's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Poleska families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poleska 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 88 census records available for the last name Poleska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poleska 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Poleska. 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 12 military records available for the last name Poleska. For the veterans among your Poleska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poleska lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1984, in the United States, Poleska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Poleska in 1971 was 70, and 103 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poleska 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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