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Polagyi Family History

Polagyi 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: Palagi, Polaski, Polanski, Pelayo, Pola, Polly, Polak, Poleski

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Where is the Polagyi family from?

You can see how Polagyi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polagyi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Polagyi family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Polagyi's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Polagyi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polagyi 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 45 census records available for the last name Polagyi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polagyi 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Polagyi. 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 12 military records available for the last name Polagyi. For the veterans among your Polagyi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polagyi lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Polagyi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Polagyi in 1969 was 62, and 72 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polagyi 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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