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Polic Family History

Polic 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: Polich, Polin, Poli, Polit, Polis, Police, Polick, Golec, Pioli, Pola

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Where is the Polic family from?

You can see how Polic families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polic family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Polic families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Polic family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Polic's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Polic families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polic surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Polic ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Polic. 34% of Polic men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farm Worker
    34%
  • Tool Maker
    34%

What Polic family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 368 census records available for the last name Polic. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polic 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Polic. 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 84 military records available for the last name Polic. For the veterans among your Polic ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polic lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Polic life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Polic in 1962 was 81, and 88 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polic 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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