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Polasky Family History

Polasky Surname Meaning

Altered form of Polish Połaski (see Polaski).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Polasky family from?

You can see how Polasky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polasky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Polasky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Polasky family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Polasky's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Polasky families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polasky 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 Polasky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Polasky. 27% of Polasky men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Polasky women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Polasky were Proprietor and New 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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%

What Polasky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Polasky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polasky 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Polasky. 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 302 military records available for the last name Polasky. For the veterans among your Polasky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polasky lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Polasky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Polasky in 1957 was 53, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polasky 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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