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Poloch Family History

Poloch 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, Ploch, Posch, Pilch, Dolch, Bloch, Pollock, Pelech, Loch

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Where is the Poloch family from?

You can see how Poloch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poloch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Poloch family living in Kansas. This was about 20% of all the recorded Poloch's in USA. Kansas and 4 other states had the highest population of Poloch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poloch 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 81 census records available for the last name Poloch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poloch 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Poloch. 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 16 military records available for the last name Poloch. For the veterans among your Poloch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poloch lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Poloch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Poloch in 1972 was 85, and 82 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poloch 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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