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Polwick Family History

Polwick 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: Polick, Pollick, Polich, Howick, Pollock, Cowick, Rolnick, Lodwick

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Where is the Polwick family from?

You can see how Polwick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polwick family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Polwick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Polwick families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Polwick's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Polwick families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polwick 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 38 census records available for the last name Polwick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polwick 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Polwick. 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 5 military records available for the last name Polwick. For the veterans among your Polwick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polwick lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1989, in the United States, Polwick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Polwick in 1984 was 77, and 94 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polwick 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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