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Polvi Family History

Polvi 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: Poli, Polli, Pioli, Pola, Salvi, Pol, Polly, Polt, Potvin, Polin

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Where is the Polvi family from?

You can see how Polvi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polvi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Polvi families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Polvi families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Polvi's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Polvi families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polvi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Polvi ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Polvi. 100% of Polvi men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Polvi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 442 census records available for the last name Polvi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polvi 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Polvi. 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 26 military records available for the last name Polvi. For the veterans among your Polvi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polvi lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Polvi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Polvi in 1965 was 58, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polvi 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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