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Polye Family History

Polye 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: Polce, Pole, Mole, Pope, Pille, Ponce, Lye, Holme, Bolle, Hole

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Where is the Polye family from?

You can see how Polye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polye family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Polye families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Polye families living in New York. This was about 76% of all the recorded Polye's in USA. New York had the highest population of Polye families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polye 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 128 census records available for the last name Polye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polye 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Polye. 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 7 military records available for the last name Polye. For the veterans among your Polye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polye lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Polye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Polye in 1968 was 81, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polye 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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