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Polivka Family History

Polivka Surname Meaning

Czech (Polívka) and Rusyn (from Slovakia): from polívka Rusyn polyvka ‘soup broth stock’.

Perhaps a metonymic occupational name for a cook.

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


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Where is the Polivka family from?

You can see how Polivka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polivka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Polivka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Polivka families living in Wisconsin. This was about 84% of all the recorded Polivka's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Polivka families in 1880.
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What did your Polivka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Polivka. 20% of Polivka men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Polivka women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Polivka were Truck Driver and House Work.

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Miner
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • House Work
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Polivka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polivka 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 598 immigration records available for the last name Polivka. 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 716 military records available for the last name Polivka. For the veterans among your Polivka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polivka lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Polivka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Polivka in 1946 was 50, and 65 in 2004.

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