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Polchik Family History

Polchik 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: Polachek, Porchia, Tolchin, Kalchik, Polich, Politis, Posch, Pilch

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Where is the Polchik family from?

You can see how Polchik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polchik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Polchik family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Polchik's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Polchik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polchik 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 30 census records available for the last name Polchik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polchik 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Polchik. 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 14 military records available for the last name Polchik. For the veterans among your Polchik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polchik lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1982, in the United States, Polchik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Polchik in 1977 was 77, and 59 in 1982.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polchik 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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