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Polewsky Family History

Polewsky 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, Polansky, Polonsky, Polsky, Volesky, Olesky, Polosky

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Where is the Polewsky family from?

You can see how Polewsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polewsky family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 13 Polewsky families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Polewsky's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Polewsky families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Polewsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polewsky 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Polewsky. 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 6 military records available for the last name Polewsky. For the veterans among your Polewsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polewsky lifespan?

Average Polewsky life expectancy in 1971 was 86 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 Polewsky 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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