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Poelka Family History

Poelka 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: Polka, Popelka, Pelka, Pola, Belka, Pella, Polk, Oelke, Melka, Poel

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Where is the Poelka family from?

You can see how Poelka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poelka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Poelka family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Poelka's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Poelka families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Poelka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poelka 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 Poelka. 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 2 military records available for the last name Poelka. For the veterans among your Poelka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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