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Poglitsch Family History

Poglitsch 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: Polich, Pletsch, Goblirsch, Polish, Pitsch, English, Politis, Posch

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Where is the Poglitsch family from?

You can see how Poglitsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poglitsch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Poglitsch families living in Connecticut. This was about 36% of all the recorded Poglitsch's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Poglitsch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poglitsch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Poglitsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Poglitsch. 50% of Poglitsch men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Poglitsch women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Poglitsch were Janitor and Housework.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Janitor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Housework
    40%

What Poglitsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Poglitsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poglitsch 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Poglitsch. 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 76 military records available for the last name Poglitsch. For the veterans among your Poglitsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poglitsch lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Poglitsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Poglitsch in 1959 was 57, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poglitsch 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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