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Polokoff Family History

Polokoff 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: Polakoff, Wolkoff, Dolloff, Potthoff, Malakoff, Novikoff, Todoroff

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Where is the Polokoff family from?

You can see how Polokoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polokoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Polokoff families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Polokoff's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Polokoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polokoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Polokoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Polokoff. 50% of Polokoff men worked as a Salesman. .

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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
    50%
  • Painter
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%
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Census Records

There are 483 census records available for the last name Polokoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polokoff 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Polokoff. 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 86 military records available for the last name Polokoff. For the veterans among your Polokoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polokoff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Polokoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Polokoff in 1964 was 90, and 81 in 2004.

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