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Polhorsky Family History

Polhorsky 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: Polonsky, Polosky, Poltorak, Podgorski, Pokorski, Polansky, Pomorski

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polhorsky 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 27 census records available for the last name Polhorsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polhorsky 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Polhorsky. 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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There are 11 military records available for the last name Polhorsky. For the veterans among your Polhorsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polhorsky lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1985, in the United States, Polhorsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Polhorsky in 1973 was 67, and 83 in 1985.

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