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Polve Family History

Polve 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: Polce, Pole, Mole, Pope, Pille, Ponce, Love, Holme, Dove, Bolle

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Where is the Polve family from?

You can see how Polve families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polve family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Polve family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Polve's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Polve families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polve 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 34 census records available for the last name Polve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polve 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Polve. 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 15 military records available for the last name Polve. For the veterans among your Polve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polve lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Polve life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Polve in 1970 was 73, and 35 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polve 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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