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Polsky Family History

Polsky Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic) Ukrainian and Belorussian: ethnic or habitational name from Russian polskiy or another East Slavic adjective meaning ‘Polish’.

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


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Where is the Polsky family from?

You can see how Polsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polsky family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Polsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Polsky family living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Polsky's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Polsky families in 1891.
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What did your Polsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Polsky. 100% of Polsky women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Polsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polsky 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Polsky. 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 623 military records available for the last name Polsky. For the veterans among your Polsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polsky lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Polsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Polsky in 1956 was 43, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polsky 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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