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Polowsky Family History

Polowsky 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: Polonsky, Polosky, Polansky, Polkowski, Potosky, Polsky, Pelowski

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Where is the Polowsky family from?

You can see how Polowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polowsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Polowsky families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Polowsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Polowsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polowsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Polowsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Polowsky. 100% of Polowsky men worked as a Labor. .

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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

  • Labor
    100%
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What Polowsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Polowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polowsky 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Polowsky. 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 40 military records available for the last name Polowsky. For the veterans among your Polowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polowsky lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Polowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Polowsky in 1966 was 75, and 46 in 2004.

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