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Polchar Family History

Polchar 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: Pilcher, Poucher, Pelchat, Porcher, Polgar, Polcari, Molchan, Pelcher

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Where is the Polchar family from?

You can see how Polchar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polchar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Polchar family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Polchar's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Polchar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polchar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Polchar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Polchar. 100% of Polchar women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Polchar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Polchar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polchar 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 Polchar. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Polchar. For the veterans among your Polchar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polchar lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2003, in the United States, Polchar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Polchar in 1985 was 85, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Polchar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polchar 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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