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Polche Family History

Polche 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: Poche, Polce, Porche, Polich, Ponce, Posch, Pilch, Dolch, Roche

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Where is the Polche family from?

You can see how Polche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polche family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Polche families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Polche family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Polche's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Polche families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polche 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 27 census records available for the last name Polche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polche 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Polche. 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 6 military records available for the last name Polche. For the veterans among your Polche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polche lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Polche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Polche in 1967 was 75, and 81 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polche 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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