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Polosky Family History

Polosky Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Ukraine and Belorussia): variant of Polonsky.

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


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Where is the Polosky family from?

You can see how Polosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polosky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Polosky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Polosky families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Polosky's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Polosky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polosky 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 Polosky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Polosky. 22% of Polosky men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Polosky women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Polosky were Coal Loader and Packer.

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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
    22%
  • Miner
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Coal Loader
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Servant
    34%
  • Packer
    34%

What Polosky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Polosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polosky 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Polosky. 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 303 military records available for the last name Polosky. For the veterans among your Polosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polosky lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Polosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Polosky in 1954 was 35, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polosky 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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