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Polonia Surname Meaning

Spanish and Italian; Portuguese (Polónia): habitational name from the Spanish Italian and Portuguese name for Poland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Polonia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polonia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Polonia family living in Arizona. This was about 33% of all the recorded Polonia's in USA. Arizona and 1 other state had the highest population of Polonia families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Polonia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polonia 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Polonia. 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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There are 6 military records available for the last name Polonia. For the veterans among your Polonia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polonia lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Polonia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Polonia in 1981 was 68, and 79 in 2004.

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