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Poleak Family History

Poleak 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: Polak, Polyak, Polek, Pollak, Poliak, Peak, Polman, Pola, Bleak

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Where is the Poleak family from?

You can see how Poleak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poleak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Poleak family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Poleak's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Poleak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poleak 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 29 census records available for the last name Poleak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poleak 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Poleak. 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 4 military records available for the last name Poleak. For the veterans among your Poleak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poleak lifespan?

Average Poleak life expectancy in 1976 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poleak 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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