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Poltersdorf Family History

Poltersdorf 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: Oberdorf, Overdorf, Altendorf, Beyersdorf, Ostendorf, Lauersdorf

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Where is the Poltersdorf family from?

You can see how Poltersdorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poltersdorf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Poltersdorf family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Poltersdorf's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Poltersdorf families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poltersdorf 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 23 census records available for the last name Poltersdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poltersdorf 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Poltersdorf. 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 32 military records available for the last name Poltersdorf. For the veterans among your Poltersdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poltersdorf lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Poltersdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Poltersdorf in 1979 was 89, and 85 in 2004.

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