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Polleck Family History

Polleck 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: Pollock, Pollack, Pollick, Kolbeck, Pollen, Halleck, Poller, Colbeck

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Where is the Polleck family from?

You can see how Polleck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polleck family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Polleck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 10 Polleck families living in Ayrshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Polleck's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Polleck families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polleck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1901
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What did your Polleck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Polleck. 34% of Polleck men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Polleck women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Miner
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Polleck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 858 census records available for the last name Polleck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polleck 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Polleck. 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 105 military records available for the last name Polleck. For the veterans among your Polleck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polleck lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Polleck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Polleck in 1968 was 81, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Polleck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polleck 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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