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Polefka Family History

Polefka 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: Polifka, Poleski, Polka, Popelka, Polivka, Polega, Polek, Pola, Polak

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Where is the Polefka family from?

You can see how Polefka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polefka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Polefka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Polefka family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Polefka's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Polefka families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Polefka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polefka 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Polefka. 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 30 military records available for the last name Polefka. For the veterans among your Polefka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polefka lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Polefka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Polefka in 1970 was 81, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polefka 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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