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Polsgrove Family History

Polsgrove Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Pfalzgraf . Compare Palsgrove .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Palsgrove, Colgrove, Colegrove, Younglove, Grove, Lagrone, Upthegrove

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Where is the Polsgrove family from?

You can see how Polsgrove families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polsgrove family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Polsgrove families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Polsgrove families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Polsgrove's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Polsgrove families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polsgrove surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Polsgrove ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Polsgrove. 41% of Polsgrove men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Polsgrove women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Polsgrove were Truck Driver and Salesman. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    41%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Polsgrove. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polsgrove 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Polsgrove. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 297 military records available for the last name Polsgrove. For the veterans among your Polsgrove ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polsgrove lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Polsgrove life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Polsgrove in 1959 was 66, and 94 in 2004.

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