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Polsky Family History

Polsky Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic) Ukrainian and Belorussian: ethnic or habitational name from Russian polskiy or another East Slavic adjective meaning ‘Polish’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Wolsky, Polski, Poleski, Polak, Polansky, Polka, Wolski, Polk

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Where is the Polsky family from?

You can see how Polsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polsky family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Polsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Polsky families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Polsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Polsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Polsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Polsky. 19% of Polsky men worked as a Salesman and 17% of Polsky women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Polsky were Manager and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Salesman
    19%
  • Proprietor
    13%
  • Owner
    7%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    17%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Secretary
    9%
  • Stenographer
    9%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Polsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polsky 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Polsky. 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 623 military records available for the last name Polsky. For the veterans among your Polsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polsky lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Polsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Polsky in 1956 was 43, and 86 in 2004.

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