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Policy Family History

Policy 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, Policky, Police, Polick, Polly, Polin, Poley, Polce, Polito

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Where is the Policy family from?

You can see how Policy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Policy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Policy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Policy family living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Policy's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Policy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Policy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Policy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Policy. 100% of Policy women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Policy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Policy 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Policy. 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 346 military records available for the last name Policy. For the veterans among your Policy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Policy lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Policy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Policy in 1965 was 78, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Policy 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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