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Polashak Family History

Polashak 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, Polasek, Poltorak, Polak, Colahan, Potash, Vlasak, Pasha

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Where is the Polashak family from?

You can see how Polashak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polashak family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Polashak families living in Texas. This was about 70% of all the recorded Polashak's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Polashak families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polashak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Polashak ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Polashak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polashak 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Polashak. 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 2 military records available for the last name Polashak. For the veterans among your Polashak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polashak lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Polashak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Polashak in 1966 was 72, and 79 in 2000.

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