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Polsdofer Family History

Polsdofer 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: Polster, Pulsifer, Holder, Possinger, Golder, Wolfer, Poster, Pounder

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Where is the Polsdofer family from?

You can see how Polsdofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polsdofer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Polsdofer families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Polsdofer's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Polsdofer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Polsdofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polsdofer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Polsdofer. 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 23 military records available for the last name Polsdofer. For the veterans among your Polsdofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polsdofer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Polsdofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Polsdofer in 1967 was 68, and 85 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Polsdofer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polsdofer 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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