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Polokangas Family History

Polokangas 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: Kangas, Planas, Pelikan, Polanski, Polman, Panas, Poland, Llanas

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Where is the Polokangas family from?

You can see how Polokangas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polokangas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Polokangas family living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Polokangas's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Polokangas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Polokangas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polokangas 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Polokangas. 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 1 military records available for the last name Polokangas. For the veterans among your Polokangas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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