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Polewacz Family History

Polewacz 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: Plewa, Polenz, Kolacz, Bolejack, Polega, Pongracz, Polack, Pollack

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Where is the Polewacz family from?

You can see how Polewacz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polewacz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Polewacz family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Polewacz's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Polewacz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Polewacz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polewacz 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Polewacz. 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 5 military records available for the last name Polewacz. For the veterans among your Polewacz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polewacz lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Polewacz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Polewacz in 1972 was 86, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polewacz 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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