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Polkenhorn Family History

Polkenhorn 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: Polkinghorn, Plankenhorn, Polkinghorne, Pilkenton, Heckendorn

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Where is the Polkenhorn family from?

You can see how Polkenhorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polkenhorn family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Polkenhorn family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Polkenhorn's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Polkenhorn families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Polkenhorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polkenhorn 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Polkenhorn. 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 9 military records available for the last name Polkenhorn. For the veterans among your Polkenhorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polkenhorn lifespan?

Between 1946 and 1976, in the United States, Polkenhorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Polkenhorn in 1946 was 39, and 72 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polkenhorn 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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