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Polnerow Family History

Polnerow 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: Poyner, Pomeroy, Poller, Posner, Lonero, Bolner, Pinero, Polzer

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Where is the Polnerow family from?

You can see how Polnerow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polnerow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Polnerow family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Polnerow's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Polnerow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polnerow 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 11 census records available for the last name Polnerow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polnerow 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Polnerow. 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 7 military records available for the last name Polnerow. For the veterans among your Polnerow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polnerow lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1987, in the United States, Polnerow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Polnerow in 1980 was 84, and 89 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polnerow 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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