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Polcaster Family History

Polcaster 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: Plaster, Polster, Doncaster, Lancaster, Poster, Paster, Plater

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Where is the Polcaster family from?

You can see how Polcaster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polcaster family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Polcaster families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Polcaster's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Polcaster families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polcaster 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 40 census records available for the last name Polcaster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polcaster 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Polcaster. 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 27 military records available for the last name Polcaster. For the veterans among your Polcaster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polcaster lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1993, in the United States, Polcaster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Polcaster in 1977 was 59, and 40 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polcaster 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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