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Polshin Family History

Polshin 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: Polin, Dolphin, Voloshin, Polski, Polson, Polzin, Tolchin, Olshan

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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Polshin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polshin 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Polshin. 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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There are 2 military records available for the last name Polshin. For the veterans among your Polshin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polshin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Polshin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Polshin in 1966 was 67, and 81 in 1995.

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