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Poloska Family History

Poloska 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: Polosky, Poleski, Polka, Ploski, Polonsky, Potosky, Polsky, Polivka

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Where is the Poloska family from?

You can see how Poloska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poloska family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Poloska families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Poloska family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Poloska's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Poloska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poloska 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 Poloska ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Partner Restaurant
    100%

What Poloska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Poloska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poloska 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Poloska. 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 5 military records available for the last name Poloska. For the veterans among your Poloska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poloska lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1973, in the United States, Poloska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Poloska in 1967 was 82, and 75 in 1973.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poloska

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poloska 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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