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Polaczyk Family History

Polaczyk 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, Pilarczyk, Placzek, Nowaczyk, Polacek, Polack, Pawlaczyk

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Where is the Polaczyk family from?

You can see how Polaczyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polaczyk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Polaczyk families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Polaczyk's in USA. New York had the highest population of Polaczyk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polaczyk 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 129 census records available for the last name Polaczyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polaczyk 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Polaczyk. 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 46 military records available for the last name Polaczyk. For the veterans among your Polaczyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polaczyk lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Polaczyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Polaczyk in 1965 was 45, and 47 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Polaczyk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polaczyk 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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