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Polkki Family History

Polkki 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: Polski, Polak, Poleski, Polk, Polka, Wolski, Politi, Poli, Polli

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Where is the Polkki family from?

You can see how Polkki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polkki family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Polkki families living in Michigan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Polkki's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Polkki families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polkki 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 115 census records available for the last name Polkki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polkki 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Polkki. 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 78 military records available for the last name Polkki. For the veterans among your Polkki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polkki lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Polkki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Polkki in 1963 was 66, and 89 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Polkki

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polkki 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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