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Polaha Family History

Polaha 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: Pola, Polak, Poland, Polka, Pollara, Colahan, Dolata, Solana, Palaia

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Where is the Polaha family from?

You can see how Polaha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polaha family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Polaha families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Polaha's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Polaha families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polaha 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 69 census records available for the last name Polaha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polaha 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 Polaha. 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 23 military records available for the last name Polaha. For the veterans among your Polaha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polaha lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Polaha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Polaha in 1966 was 65, and 91 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polaha 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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