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Polchek Family History

Polchek 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, Poche, Pilcher, Poucher, Polce, Porcher, Porche, Polacek

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Where is the Polchek family from?

You can see how Polchek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polchek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Polchek family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Polchek's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Polchek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polchek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Polchek ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Polchek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polchek 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Polchek. 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 11 military records available for the last name Polchek. For the veterans among your Polchek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polchek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Polchek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Polchek in 1964 was 76, and 92 in 2002.

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