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Polakof Family History

Polakof Name 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: Polakoff, Polak, Polyakov, Solano, Pelayo, Pola, Dolak, Pilato

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Where is the Polakof family from?

You can see how Polakof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polakof family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Polakof family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Polakof's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Polakof families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polakof surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Polakof ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Polakof ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Polakof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polakof 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Polakof. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Polakof. For the veterans among your Polakof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polakof lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Polakof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Polakof in 1978 was 66, and 88 in 2003.

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