Origins of the Polk surname

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    In 1921, most Polks lived in north-east

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    920 Polk Travel & migration records
    110 Polks found in all Census records

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    What are the most common Polk first names?

    John

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Polks

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Polks in 1921

    Dressmaker

    3

    Farm Hands

    3

    Fundholder

    2

    Working At Woolen Factory

    2

    Annuitant

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Polks in 1921

    Farm Hands

    73

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    50

    General Farmers

    38

    Skilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Electrical Machinery And Accessories

    18

    Attendants

    16

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