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Poloski Family History

Poloski 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: Poleski, Ploski, Polski, Koloski, Polosky, Polaski, Polanski

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Where is the Poloski family from?

You can see how Poloski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poloski family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Poloski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Poloski family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Poloski's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Poloski families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poloski 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 Poloski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sweeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Poloski. 42% of Poloski men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Poloski women worked as a Sweeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Poloski were Waiter and Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Miner
    20%
  • Waiter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sweeper
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%

What Poloski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Poloski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poloski 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Poloski. 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 297 military records available for the last name Poloski. For the veterans among your Poloski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poloski lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Poloski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Poloski in 1951 was 44, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poloski 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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