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Polewicz Family History

Polewicz 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: Polich, Politz, Popowich, Borowicz, Polenz, Bonewitz, Pawlowicz

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Where is the Polewicz family from?

You can see how Polewicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polewicz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Polewicz families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Polewicz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Polewicz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polewicz 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 Polewicz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Polewicz. 100% of Polewicz women worked as a Waitress.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Polewicz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Polewicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polewicz 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Polewicz. 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 9 military records available for the last name Polewicz. For the veterans among your Polewicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polewicz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Polewicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Polewicz in 1967 was 68, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Polewicz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polewicz 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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