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Polje Family History

Polje 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, Poje, Mole, Pope, Pille, Ponce, Holme, Bolle, Hole

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Where is the Polje family from?

You can see how Polje families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polje family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Polje families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Polje families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Polje's in USA. New York had the highest population of Polje families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polje 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 19 census records available for the last name Polje. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polje 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Polje. 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 Polje. For the veterans among your Polje ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polje lifespan?

Average Polje life expectancy in 1972 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polje 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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