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Polge Family History

Polge 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: Polce, Pole, Pogge, Poage, Pong, Loge, Mole, Pope, Pille, Ponce

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Where is the Polge family from?

You can see how Polge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polge family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Polge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Polge family living in Iowa. This was about 20% of all the recorded Polge's in USA. Iowa and 4 other states had the highest population of Polge families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Polge ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 249 census records available for the last name Polge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polge 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 401 immigration records available for the last name Polge. 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 36 military records available for the last name Polge. For the veterans among your Polge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polge lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2000, in the United States, Polge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Polge in 1960 was 42, and 76 in 2000.

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