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Polshaw Family History

Polshaw 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: Hoshaw, Forshaw, Olshan, Belshaw, Shaw, Posa, Henshaw, Kershaw

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Where is the Polshaw family from?

You can see how Polshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polshaw family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Polshaw family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Polshaw's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Polshaw families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polshaw 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 29 census records available for the last name Polshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polshaw 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Polshaw. 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 7 military records available for the last name Polshaw. For the veterans among your Polshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polshaw lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Polshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Polshaw in 1977 was 68, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polshaw 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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