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Polchen Family History

Polchen 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: Poche, Pilcher, Pollen, Poucher, Polce, Porcher, Boschen, Polen

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Where is the Polchen family from?

You can see how Polchen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polchen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Polchen family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Polchen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Polchen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polchen 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 17 census records available for the last name Polchen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polchen 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Polchen. 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 17 military records available for the last name Polchen. For the veterans among your Polchen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polchen lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1998, in the United States, Polchen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Polchen in 1993 was 88, and 96 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polchen 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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