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Polkehn Family History

Polkehn 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: Pollen, Polen, Popken, Wolken, Polich, Nolen, Olsen, Holten, Polman

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Where is the Polkehn family from?

You can see how Polkehn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polkehn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Polkehn family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Polkehn's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Polkehn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polkehn 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 1 census records available for the last name Polkehn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polkehn 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Polkehn. 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 12 military records available for the last name Polkehn. For the veterans among your Polkehn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polkehn lifespan?

Average Polkehn life expectancy in 1965 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polkehn 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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