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Polkoff Family History

Polkoff 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: Polakoff, Wolkoff, Dolloff, Soloff, Popoff, Rockoff, Roloff, Orloff

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Where is the Polkoff family from?

You can see how Polkoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polkoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Polkoff family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Polkoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Polkoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polkoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Polkoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Polkoff. 100% of Polkoff men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Polkoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Polkoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polkoff 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Polkoff. 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 Polkoff. For the veterans among your Polkoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polkoff lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1995, in the United States, Polkoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Polkoff in 1986 was 82, and 65 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Polkoff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polkoff 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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