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Polkas Family History

Polkas 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: Polka, Pallas, Polman, Pola, Porras, Polak, Polk, Plas, Bolas, Pollan

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Where is the Polkas family from?

You can see how Polkas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polkas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Polkas families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Polkas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Polkas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polkas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Polkas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polkas 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Polkas. 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 3 military records available for the last name Polkas. For the veterans among your Polkas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polkas lifespan?

Average Polkas life expectancy in 1968 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polkas 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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