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Polech Family History

Polech 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, Pelech, Olech, Pech, Golec, Posch, Pilch, Dolch, Lech, Ploch

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Where is the Polech family from?

You can see how Polech families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polech family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Polech family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Polech's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Polech families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polech 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 29 census records available for the last name Polech. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polech 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Polech. 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 Polech. For the veterans among your Polech ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polech lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Polech life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Polech in 1967 was 74, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polech 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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