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Polsto Family History

Polsto 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: Polito, Polston, Colston, Post, Rolston, Holston, Pilato, Polt, Plato

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Where is the Polsto family from?

You can see how Polsto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polsto family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Polsto family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Polsto's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Polsto families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polsto 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 Polsto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polsto 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Polsto. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Polsto. For the veterans among your Polsto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polsto lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1993, in the United States, Polsto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Polsto in 1988 was 64, and 61 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Polsto

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polsto 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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