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Polakovic Family History

Polakovic 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: Palkovic, Popovic, Jovanovic, Polyakov, Polakoff, Novakovich

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Where is the Polakovic family from?

You can see how Polakovic families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polakovic family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Polakovic families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Polakovic's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Polakovic families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polakovic 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 Polakovic ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Glass Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Polakovic. 100% of Polakovic men worked as a Glass Worker.

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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

  • Glass Worker
    100%

What Polakovic family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Polakovic. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polakovic 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Polakovic. 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 83 military records available for the last name Polakovic. For the veterans among your Polakovic ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polakovic lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Polakovic life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Polakovic in 1962 was 68, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Polakovic

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polakovic 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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