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Polwart Family History

Polwart 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: Pollard, Pollari, Pollara, Polgar, Dorwart, Polcari, Cowart, Poupart

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Where is the Polwart family from?

You can see how Polwart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polwart family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Polwart families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Polwart families living in Selkirkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Polwart's in Scotland. Selkirkshire had the highest population of Polwart families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polwart 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 432 census records available for the last name Polwart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polwart 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Polwart. 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 23 military records available for the last name Polwart. For the veterans among your Polwart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polwart lifespan?

Average Polwart life expectancy in 1986 was 96 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polwart 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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