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Polanshek Family History

Polanshek 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: Polachek, Polasek, Polanski, Polansky, Polacek, Plaster, Plank

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Where is the Polanshek family from?

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

What did your Polanshek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Polanshek. 50% of Polanshek men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Polanshek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polanshek 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Polanshek. 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 71 military records available for the last name Polanshek. For the veterans among your Polanshek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polanshek lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Polanshek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Polanshek in 1967 was 90, and 85 in 2004.

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