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Polacheck Family History

Polacheck 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: Polachek, Polacek, Placek, Pacheco, Placzek, Polasek, Plambeck

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Where is the Polacheck family from?

You can see how Polacheck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polacheck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Polacheck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Polacheck families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Polacheck's in USA. New York had the highest population of Polacheck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polacheck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Polacheck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Polacheck. 34% of Polacheck men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Polacheck women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Electrician
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Polacheck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 723 census records available for the last name Polacheck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polacheck 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Polacheck. 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 101 military records available for the last name Polacheck. For the veterans among your Polacheck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polacheck lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Polacheck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Polacheck in 1953 was 55, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polacheck 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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