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Polaszek Family History

Polaszek 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: Polasek, Polachek, Paszek, Placzek, Polacek, Plaster, Blazek, Polak

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Where is the Polaszek family from?

You can see how Polaszek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polaszek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Polaszek family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Polaszek's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Polaszek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polaszek 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 69 census records available for the last name Polaszek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polaszek 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Polaszek. 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 110 military records available for the last name Polaszek. For the veterans among your Polaszek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polaszek lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1994, in the United States, Polaszek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Polaszek in 1981 was 78, and 90 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Polaszek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polaszek 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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