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Pofelski Family History

Pofelski 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: Poleski, Podolski, Pawelski, Tafelski, Polski, Polanski, Wolski

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Where is the Pofelski family from?

You can see how Pofelski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pofelski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Pofelski families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pofelski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pofelski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pofelski 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 100 census records available for the last name Pofelski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pofelski 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Pofelski. 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 53 military records available for the last name Pofelski. For the veterans among your Pofelski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pofelski lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Pofelski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pofelski in 1965 was 52, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pofelski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pofelski 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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