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Polscher Family History

Polscher 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: Holscher, Pilcher, Poucher, Plocher, Polster, Hoelscher, Porcher

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Where is the Polscher family from?

You can see how Polscher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polscher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Polscher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Polscher families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Polscher's in USA. New York had the highest population of Polscher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polscher 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 33 census records available for the last name Polscher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polscher 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Polscher. 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 35 military records available for the last name Polscher. For the veterans among your Polscher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polscher lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1994, in the United States, Polscher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Polscher in 1976 was 93, and 83 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polscher 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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