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Polonkey Family History

Polonkey 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: Polonsky, Plankey, Polosky, Moloney, Pooley, Dolney, Looney, Olney

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Where is the Polonkey family from?

You can see how Polonkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polonkey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Polonkey family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Polonkey's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Polonkey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polonkey 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 19 census records available for the last name Polonkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polonkey 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Polonkey. 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 8 military records available for the last name Polonkey. For the veterans among your Polonkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polonkey lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2001, in the United States, Polonkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Polonkey in 1986 was 80, and 61 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polonkey 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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