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Polsky Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic), Ukrainian, and Belorussian: ethnic or regional name from eastern Slavic polskij ‘Polish’ (see Polak).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Wolsky, Polski, Poleski, Polak, Polansky, Polka, Wolski, Polk

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Polsky Family Origin

Where is the Polsky family from?

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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 the USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Polsky family living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Polsky's in the UK. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Polsky families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Polsky Family Occupations

What did your Polsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Beder Cinema Mauyer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Polsky. 20% of Polsky men worked as a Beder Cinema Mauyer and 60% of Polsky women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Polsky were Tobacconist and Secretary

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Beder Cinema Mauyer
    20%
  • Retired (photographer)
    20%
  • Tailor
    20%
  • Tobacconist
    20%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Secretary
    20%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Polsky Historical Records

What Polsky family records will you find?

Census Record

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 List

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 Card

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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Polsky Life Expectancy

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.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Polsky

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