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Ployhar Family History

Ployhar 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: Plocher, Pluhar, Pomar, Bloxham, Flohr, Poyner, Ploch, Logar, Loncar

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Where is the Ployhar family from?

You can see how Ployhar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ployhar family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ployhar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Ployhar families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ployhar's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ployhar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ployhar 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 98 census records available for the last name Ployhar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ployhar 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Ployhar. 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 21 military records available for the last name Ployhar. For the veterans among your Ployhar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ployhar lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Ployhar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ployhar in 1963 was 65, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ployhar 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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