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Polcin Family History

Polcin Name 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: Polin, Polcyn, Polzin, Polman, Palin, Potvin, Molin, Collin, Olin

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Where is the Polcin family from?

You can see how Polcin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polcin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Polcin families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Polcin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Polcin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polcin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Polcin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Polcin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Polcin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polcin 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Polcin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Polcin. For the veterans among your Polcin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polcin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Polcin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Polcin in 1964 was 59, and 82 in 2003.

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