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Polakiewicz Family History

Polakiewicz 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: Kozakiewicz, Tomkiewicz, Malkiewicz, Wojtkiewicz, Paskiewicz

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Where is the Polakiewicz family from?

You can see how Polakiewicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polakiewicz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Polakiewicz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Polakiewicz families living in Wisconsin. This was about 38% of all the recorded Polakiewicz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Polakiewicz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polakiewicz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Polakiewicz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse Aid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Polakiewicz. 80% of Polakiewicz men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Polakiewicz women worked as a Nurse Aid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Polakiewicz were Labor and Housework. .

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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

  • Laborer
    80%
  • Labor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse Aid
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
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What Polakiewicz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 424 census records available for the last name Polakiewicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polakiewicz 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Polakiewicz. 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 428 military records available for the last name Polakiewicz. For the veterans among your Polakiewicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polakiewicz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Polakiewicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Polakiewicz in 1962 was 78, and 84 in 2003.

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