Polek Family History

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Polek Name Meaning

Polish: from a pet form of the personal name Pol (see Pol 5).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Kolek, Bolek, Wolek, Palek, Olek, Volek, Polk, Kolak, Kosek, Oles

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Polek Family Origin

Where is the Polek family from?

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You can see how Polek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Polek families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Polek families living in Nebraska. This was about 89% of all the recorded Polek's in the USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Polek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Polek Family Occupations

What did your Polek ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, the most common Polek occupation in the USA was Farmer. 100% of Polek's were Farmers.

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  • Farmer

    100%

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

Polek Historical Records

What Polek family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Polek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polek census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 481 immigration records available for the last name Polek. 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 Card

There are 398 military records available for the last name Polek. For the veterans among your Polek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Polek Life Expectancy

What is the average Polek lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Polek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Polek in 1951 was 46, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polek ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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