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Polkey Family History

Polkey Surname Meaning

unexplained.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Polkey family from?

You can see how Polkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polkey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Polkey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Polkey families living in Leicestershire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Polkey's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Polkey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polkey 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 Polkey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Surface Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Polkey. 50% of Polkey men worked as a Colliery Surface Worker and 100% of Polkey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Surface Worker
    50%
  • Builders Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Polkey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Polkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polkey 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Polkey. 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 196 military records available for the last name Polkey. For the veterans among your Polkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polkey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Polkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Polkey in 1967 was 50, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Polkey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polkey 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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