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Poloka Family History

Poloka 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: Polka, Pola, Polak, Polk, Soroka, Pelka, Palka, Opolka, Polsky

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Where is the Poloka family from?

You can see how Poloka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poloka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Poloka family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Poloka's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Poloka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poloka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Poloka ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Poloka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poloka 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Poloka. 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 19 military records available for the last name Poloka. For the veterans among your Poloka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poloka lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Poloka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Poloka in 1975 was 65, and 88 in 2003.

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