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Polcer Family History

Polcer 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: Poller, Polce, Polzer, Polter, Porter, Palmer, Ponce, Holder, Toller

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Where is the Polcer family from?

You can see how Polcer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polcer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Polcer families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Polcer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Polcer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polcer 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 Polcer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Polcer. 100% of Polcer men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Polcer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Polcer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polcer 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Polcer. 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 Polcer. For the veterans among your Polcer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polcer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Polcer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Polcer in 1967 was 75, and 55 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Polcer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polcer 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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