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Policar Family History

Policar Surname Meaning

Slovenian (Poličar): topographic name derived from polica ‘projecting terrace between two slopes’.

Czech: from German Politzer a habitational name ultimately derived from Czech (and other Slavic) placenames like Police (German Politz) in Bohemia named with a word of the same or similar meaning as in 1 above.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Policar family from?

You can see how Policar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Policar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Policar families living in Washington. This was about 22% of all the recorded Policar's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Policar families in 1920.
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What did your Policar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Policar. 100% of Policar men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Policar women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Policar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Policar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Policar 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Policar. 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 104 military records available for the last name Policar. For the veterans among your Policar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Policar lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Policar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Policar in 1964 was 76, and 63 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Policar 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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