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Polohovich Family History

Polohovich 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: Popovich, Todorovich, Polich, Boskovich, Milkovich, Popovic, Milovich

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polohovich 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 12 census records available for the last name Polohovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polohovich 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Polohovich. 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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There are 18 military records available for the last name Polohovich. For the veterans among your Polohovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polohovich lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Polohovich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Polohovich in 1973 was 52, and 75 in 2002.

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