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Poholsky Family History

Poholsky Surname 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: Podolsky, Podolski, Polonsky, Potosky, Polsky, Polosky, Sokolsky

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Where is the Poholsky family from?

You can see how Poholsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poholsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Poholsky families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Poholsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Poholsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poholsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Poholsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poholsky 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Poholsky. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 81 military records available for the last name Poholsky. For the veterans among your Poholsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poholsky lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Poholsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Poholsky in 1962 was 55, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poholsky 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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