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Polonofsky Family History

Polonofsky 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: Polonsky, Polansky, Polosky, Plonsky, Polinsky, Polanski, Borofsky

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Where is the Polonofsky family from?

You can see how Polonofsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polonofsky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Polonofsky families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Polonofsky families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Polonofsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Polonofsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polonofsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Polonofsky ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Polonofsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polonofsky 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Polonofsky. 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 26 military records available for the last name Polonofsky. For the veterans among your Polonofsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polonofsky lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Polonofsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Polonofsky in 1965 was 74, and 81 in 1997.

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