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Poleshuk Family History

Poleshuk 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: Poleski, Polachek, Poles, Polish, Polasek, Plesha, Polek, Peshek

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Where is the Poleshuk family from?

You can see how Poleshuk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poleshuk family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Poleshuk families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 6 Poleshuk families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Poleshuk's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Poleshuk families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poleshuk 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 Poleshuk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machine Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poleshuk. 100% of Poleshuk women worked as a Machine Operator.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

What Poleshuk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Poleshuk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poleshuk 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Poleshuk. 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 153 military records available for the last name Poleshuk. For the veterans among your Poleshuk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poleshuk lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Poleshuk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Poleshuk in 1964 was 72, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poleshuk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poleshuk 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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