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Polyard Family History

Polyard 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: Pollard, Bolyard, Poland, Pollari, Pillard, Pollara, Bollard, Dollard

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Where is the Polyard family from?

You can see how Polyard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polyard family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Polyard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Polyard families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Polyard's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Polyard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polyard 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 104 census records available for the last name Polyard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polyard 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Polyard. 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 41 military records available for the last name Polyard. For the veterans among your Polyard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polyard lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Polyard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Polyard in 1972 was 46, and 40 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polyard 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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