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Polanec Family History

Polanec 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: Planer, Poland, Polan, Hovanec, Polacek, Polasek, Polanco, Plane

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Where is the Polanec family from?

You can see how Polanec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polanec family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Polanec families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Polanec family living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Polanec's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Polanec families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Polanec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polanec 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Polanec. 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 11 military records available for the last name Polanec. For the veterans among your Polanec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polanec lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Polanec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Polanec in 1968 was 49, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polanec 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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