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Polinski Family History

Polinski Surname Meaning

Polish (Poliński): habitational name for someone from Polinowo in Greater Poland Voivodeship or Polinów in Lublin Voivodeship.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Polinski family from?

You can see how Polinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polinski family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Polinski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Polinski families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Polinski's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Polinski families in 1891.
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What did your Polinski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Polinski. 51% of Polinski men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Polinski women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Polinski were Coal Loader and Proprietor.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    51%
  • Painter
    7%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Coal Loader
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    29%
  • Seamstress
    15%
  • Assembler
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Polinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polinski 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 516 immigration records available for the last name Polinski. 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 669 military records available for the last name Polinski. For the veterans among your Polinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polinski lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Polinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Polinski in 1953 was 58, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polinski 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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