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Pollek Family History

Pollek 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: Pollen, Poller, Polley, Pollet, Polek, Pollak, Pollok, Pooley, Pille

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Where is the Pollek family from?

You can see how Pollek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pollek family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pollek families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Pollek families living in Stirlingshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Pollek's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Pollek families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Pollek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pollek 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Pollek. 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 26 military records available for the last name Pollek. For the veterans among your Pollek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pollek lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Pollek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Pollek in 1973 was 59, and 59 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pollek 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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