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Polnar Family History

Polnar 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: Molnar, Polgar, Podnar, Dollar, Pollard, Polman, Pola, Solar, Bonar

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Where is the Polnar family from?

You can see how Polnar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polnar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Polnar families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Polnar's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Polnar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polnar 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 72 census records available for the last name Polnar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polnar 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Polnar. 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 13 military records available for the last name Polnar. For the veterans among your Polnar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polnar lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Polnar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Polnar in 1967 was 66, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polnar 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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