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Polvy Family History

Polvy 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: Polly, Poley, Pooley, Paley, Pola, Pol, Polt, Coley, Polin, Polak

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Where is the Polvy family from?

You can see how Polvy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polvy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Polvy family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Polvy's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Polvy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polvy 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 14 census records available for the last name Polvy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polvy 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 Polvy. 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 3 military records available for the last name Polvy. For the veterans among your Polvy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polvy lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Polvy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Polvy in 1981 was 62, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polvy 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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