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Poltorak Family History

Poltorak Name Meaning

Polish (Półtorak); Ukrainian; Jewish (from Poland and Ukraine; also Półtorak): nickname from Polish półtorak Ukrainian pivtorak (Russified to poltorak) ‘(anything measuring) one and a half’. In Polish this word also has a narrower sense denoting a coin of the value of one and half grosz. It can also be a nickname for an exceptionally large or tall person. Compare Pultorak .

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


Similar surnames: Pultorak, Polak, Pollard, Kolak, Poster, Pokora, Zoldak, Ponto

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Where is the Poltorak family from?

You can see how Poltorak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poltorak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Poltorak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Poltorak families living in Massachusetts. This was about 24% of all the recorded Poltorak's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Poltorak families in 1920.
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What did your Poltorak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Winder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Poltorak. 43% of Poltorak men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Poltorak women worked as a Winder. Some less common occupations for Americans named Poltorak were Welder and Operator. .

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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
    43%
  • New Worker
    29%
  • Welder
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Winder
    43%
  • Waitress
    29%
  • Operator
    29%
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Census Records

There are 632 census records available for the last name Poltorak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poltorak 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 469 immigration records available for the last name Poltorak. 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 275 military records available for the last name Poltorak. For the veterans among your Poltorak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poltorak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Poltorak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Poltorak in 1963 was 76, and 89 in 2004.

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