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Policht Family History

Policht 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, Licht, Picht, Plichta, Bolich, Kolich, Polit, Policky, Polish

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Where is the Policht family from?

You can see how Policht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Policht family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Policht families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Policht's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Policht families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Policht 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 44 census records available for the last name Policht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Policht 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Policht. 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 45 military records available for the last name Policht. For the veterans among your Policht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Policht lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Policht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Policht in 1968 was 56, and 58 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Policht 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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