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Polwarth Family History

Polwarth Surname Meaning

from Polwarth (Berwicks). The place-name may be from the personal name Pol(e) (i.e. Paul rare in Scotland) + Old English worð ‘enclosure smallholding’.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Polwarth family from?

You can see how Polwarth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polwarth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Polwarth families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 25 Polwarth families living in Berwickshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Polwarth's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Polwarth families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polwarth 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 Polwarth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Blacksmith and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Polwarth. 100% of Polwarth men worked as a Colliery Blacksmith and 86% of Polwarth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Colliery Blacksmith
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Polwarth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polwarth 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Polwarth. 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 77 military records available for the last name Polwarth. For the veterans among your Polwarth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polwarth lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Polwarth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Polwarth in 1967 was 52, and 73 in 1994.

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