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Polofsky Family History

Polofsky 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: Polonsky, Polosky, Borofsky, Polansky, Potosky, Polsky, Podolsky

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Where is the Polofsky family from?

You can see how Polofsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polofsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Polofsky family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Polofsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Polofsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polofsky 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 Polofsky ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookbinder
    100%

What Polofsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Polofsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polofsky 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Polofsky. 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 28 military records available for the last name Polofsky. For the veterans among your Polofsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polofsky lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Polofsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Polofsky in 1962 was 69, and 96 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Polofsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polofsky 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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