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Polzow Family History

Polzow 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: Pozo, Solow, Pellow, Polo, Pozos, Polzer, Dolbow, Wolkow, Polson

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Where is the Polzow family from?

You can see how Polzow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polzow family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Polzow families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Polzow's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Polzow families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Polzow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polzow 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Polzow. 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 Polzow. For the veterans among your Polzow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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