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Polanek Family History

Polanek 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: Polacek, Polasek, Plank, Polanski, Panek, Polak, Planer, Poland

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Where is the Polanek family from?

You can see how Polanek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polanek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Polanek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Polanek families living in Illinois. This was about 70% of all the recorded Polanek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Polanek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polanek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Polanek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Polanek. 100% of Polanek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Polanek women worked as a Secretary. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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What Polanek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Polanek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polanek 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Polanek. 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 53 military records available for the last name Polanek. For the veterans among your Polanek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polanek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Polanek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Polanek in 1964 was 83, and 94 in 2002.

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