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Ployhart Family History

Ployhart 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: Lockhart, Goodhart, Plocher, Moothart, Lenhart, Lahart, Flockhart

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Where is the Ployhart family from?

You can see how Ployhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ployhart family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ployhart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ployhart families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Ployhart's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Ployhart families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Ployhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ployhart 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Ployhart. 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 12 military records available for the last name Ployhart. For the veterans among your Ployhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ployhart lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Ployhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ployhart in 1967 was 67, and 92 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ployhart 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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