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Polywka Family History

Polywka 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: Polka, Polivka, Polyak, Polifka, Pokrywka, Pola, Polak, Poleski, Polk

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Where is the Polywka family from?

You can see how Polywka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polywka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Polywka family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Polywka's in USA. New York had the highest population of Polywka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polywka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Polywka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polywka 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Polywka. 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 17 military records available for the last name Polywka. For the veterans among your Polywka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polywka lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Polywka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Polywka in 1975 was 83, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polywka 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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