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Polwort Family History

Polwort 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: Pollert, Port, Pollard, Power, Poltorak, Polt, Walworth, Comfort

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Where is the Polwort family from?

You can see how Polwort families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polwort family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Polwort families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Polwort families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Polwort's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Polwort families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Polwort. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polwort 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Polwort. 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 88 military records available for the last name Polwort. For the veterans among your Polwort ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polwort lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Polwort life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Polwort in 1976 was 62, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polwort 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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