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Polonsky Family History

Polonsky Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Ukraine and Belorussia): habitational name for someone from any of various places called Polonnoe, Polonka, and Polonsk in Ukraine and Belarus.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Polonsky family from?

You can see how Polonsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polonsky family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Polonsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Polonsky families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Polonsky's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Polonsky families in 1891.
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What did your Polonsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Polonsky. 100% of Polonsky men worked as a Motor Driver and 100% of Polonsky 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

  • Motor Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Polonsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polonsky 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Polonsky. 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 482 military records available for the last name Polonsky. For the veterans among your Polonsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polonsky lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Polonsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Polonsky in 1962 was 74, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polonsky 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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