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Polhamer Family History

Polhamer 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: Lothamer, Polhamus, Palmer, Hamer, Holmer, Plummer, Plumer, Boehmer

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Where is the Polhamer family from?

You can see how Polhamer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polhamer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Polhamer family living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Polhamer's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Polhamer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polhamer 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 36 census records available for the last name Polhamer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polhamer 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Polhamer. 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 10 military records available for the last name Polhamer. For the veterans among your Polhamer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polhamer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Polhamer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Polhamer in 1964 was 86, and 92 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polhamer 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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