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Polacek Family History

Polacek Surname Meaning

Czech and Jewish (from Bohemia) (Poláček): from a diminutive of Polak ‘Pole’.

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


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Where is the Polacek family from?

You can see how Polacek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polacek family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Polacek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Polacek families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Polacek's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Polacek families in 1891.
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What did your Polacek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Polacek. 30% of Polacek men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Polacek women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Polacek were Butcher and Spinner.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Butcher
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    17%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Housework
    13%
  • Spinner
    13%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Polacek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polacek 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 915 immigration records available for the last name Polacek. 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 796 military records available for the last name Polacek. For the veterans among your Polacek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polacek lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Polacek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Polacek in 1960 was 58, and 79 in 2004.

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