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Polsyn Family History

Polsyn 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: Polcyn, Polson, Olsen, Polman, Polly, Polin, Pollen, Posson, Pollan

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Where is the Polsyn family from?

You can see how Polsyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polsyn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Polsyn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Polsyn families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Polsyn's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Polsyn families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Polsyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polsyn 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Polsyn. 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 4 military records available for the last name Polsyn. For the veterans among your Polsyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polsyn lifespan?

Average Polsyn life expectancy in 1990 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polsyn 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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