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Poltowicz Family History

Poltowicz 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: Wojtowicz, Kotowicz, Popowich, Borowicz, Pietrowicz, Pawlowicz

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Poltowicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poltowicz 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Poltowicz. 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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There are 12 military records available for the last name Poltowicz. For the veterans among your Poltowicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poltowicz lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1988, in the United States, Poltowicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Poltowicz in 1975 was 75, and 76 in 1988.

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