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Polanish Family History

Polanish 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: Polish, Polich, Politis, Polanski, Cornish, Gladish, Poland, Planas

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Where is the Polanish family from?

You can see how Polanish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polanish family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Polanish families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Polanish family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Polanish's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Polanish families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polanish 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 27 census records available for the last name Polanish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polanish 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Polanish. 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 41 military records available for the last name Polanish. For the veterans among your Polanish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polanish lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Polanish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Polanish in 1977 was 66, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polanish 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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