Many came through BEFORE Ellis Island was the gateway. Most who came from What we now call Poland changed their spelling of their name. Those from "Poland" , Like my great grandparents Were not living in a "State" called Poland. Poland had been Overtaken by the Russians, Germany and others due to their rebellionious ways. Poland was not reinstated as a "State" until the late 1890s and early 1900s. Getting accurate name spelling is a must. Names are NOT spelled like they sound. Case in point Zo-loft-ski is spelled Zulawski. Good luck. Blessed be.