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Polonko Family History

Polonko 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: Kolanko, Polonsky, Polino, Plonka, Golonka, Polon, Polanco, Polosky

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Where is the Polonko family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polonko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Polonko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Polonko. 100% of Polonko women worked as a Waitress. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Polonko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polonko 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 Polonko. 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 62 military records available for the last name Polonko. For the veterans among your Polonko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polonko lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Polonko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Polonko in 1972 was 65, and 86 in 2001.

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