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Polchert Family History

Polchert 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, Porcher, Elchert, Boschert, Pelcher, Melchert

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Where is the Polchert family from?

You can see how Polchert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polchert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Polchert family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Polchert's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Polchert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polchert 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 Polchert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Polchert. 100% of Polchert women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Polchert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Polchert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polchert 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Polchert. 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 15 military records available for the last name Polchert. For the veterans among your Polchert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polchert lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Polchert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Polchert in 1970 was 85, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Polchert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polchert 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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