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Polyi Family History

Polyi 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: Poli, Polli, Pioli, Pola, Pol, Polly, Polt, Polin, Polak, Polk

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Where is the Polyi family from?

You can see how Polyi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polyi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Polyi family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Polyi's in USA. New York had the highest population of Polyi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polyi 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 19 census records available for the last name Polyi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polyi 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Polyi. 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 4 military records available for the last name Polyi. For the veterans among your Polyi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polyi lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Polyi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Polyi in 1982 was 68, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polyi 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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