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Polcher Family History

Polcher 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: Pilcher, Poucher, Porcher, Pelcher, Kocher, Belcher, Pitcher, Poche

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Where is the Polcher family from?

You can see how Polcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polcher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Polcher families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Polcher families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Polcher's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Polcher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polcher 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 126 census records available for the last name Polcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polcher 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Polcher. 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 38 military records available for the last name Polcher. For the veterans among your Polcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polcher lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Polcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Polcher in 1970 was 65, and 70 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polcher 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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