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Polnisch Family History

Polnisch 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, Polish, Posch, Cornish, Pletsch, Harnisch, Popish, Reinisch

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Where is the Polnisch family from?

You can see how Polnisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polnisch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Polnisch families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Polnisch's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Polnisch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polnisch 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 32 census records available for the last name Polnisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polnisch 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Polnisch. 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 54 military records available for the last name Polnisch. For the veterans among your Polnisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polnisch lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Polnisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Polnisch in 1969 was 77, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Polnisch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polnisch 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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