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Polecat Family History

Polecat 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: Polega, Poteat, Coleman, Polich, Golec, Pilat, Polman, Pola, Poteet

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Where is the Polecat family from?

You can see how Polecat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polecat family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Polecat families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Polecat's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Polecat families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polecat 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 221 census records available for the last name Polecat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polecat 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 Polecat. 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 15 military records available for the last name Polecat. For the veterans among your Polecat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polecat lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2001, in the United States, Polecat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Polecat in 1947 was 35, and 54 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polecat 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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