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Policke Family History

Policke 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: Policky, Police, Polick, Polich, Polce, Placke, Golick, Pulice

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Where is the Policke family from?

You can see how Policke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Policke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Policke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Policke families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Policke's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Policke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Policke 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 103 census records available for the last name Policke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Policke 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 Policke. 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 13 military records available for the last name Policke. For the veterans among your Policke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Policke lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Policke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Policke in 1980 was 86, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Policke 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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