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Polaskey Family History

Polaskey 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: Polasky, Poskey, Polansky, Plankey, Polsky, Paskey, Polasek, Laskey

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Where is the Polaskey family from?

You can see how Polaskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polaskey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Polaskey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Polaskey families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Polaskey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Polaskey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polaskey 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 Polaskey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Polaskey. 50% of Polaskey men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Polaskey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Polaskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polaskey 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Polaskey. 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 37 military records available for the last name Polaskey. For the veterans among your Polaskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polaskey lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Polaskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Polaskey in 1960 was 58, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Polaskey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polaskey 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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