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Politsch Family History

Politsch 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: Polich, Pletsch, Polish, Pitsch, Politis, Posch, Letsch, Popish

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Where is the Politsch family from?

You can see how Politsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Politsch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Politsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Politsch families living in Illinois. This was about 64% of all the recorded Politsch's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Politsch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Politsch 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 Politsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Eler Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Politsch. 31% of Politsch men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Politsch women worked as an Eler Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farming
    24%
  • Loader
    24%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Eler Operator
    100%

What Politsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 507 census records available for the last name Politsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Politsch 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Politsch. 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 61 military records available for the last name Politsch. For the veterans among your Politsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Politsch lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Politsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Politsch in 1964 was 90, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Politsch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Politsch 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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