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Polevoy Family History

Polevoy 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: Popejoy, Pomeroy, Poley, Pooley, Toledo, Paley, Leroy, Molloy, Polly

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Where is the Polevoy family from?

You can see how Polevoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polevoy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Polevoy families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Polevoy's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Polevoy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polevoy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Polevoy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter Cabinet Maker was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Polevoy. 100% of Polevoy men worked as a Carpenter Cabinet Maker.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter Cabinet Maker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Polevoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polevoy 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Polevoy. 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 57 military records available for the last name Polevoy. For the veterans among your Polevoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polevoy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Polevoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Polevoy in 1963 was 74, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polevoy 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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