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Polednak Family History

Polednak 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: Poltorak, Olejnik, Polak, Zelenak, Poveda, Polen, Pollina, Polenz

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Where is the Polednak family from?

You can see how Polednak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polednak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Polednak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Polednak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Polednak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polednak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Polednak ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Polednak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polednak 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Polednak. 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 5 military records available for the last name Polednak. For the veterans among your Polednak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polednak lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Polednak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Polednak in 1966 was 91, and 33 in 2003.

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