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Polovich Family History

Polovich 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: Popovich, Polich, Popovic, Milovich, Popowich, Pavlovich, Perovich

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Where is the Polovich family from?

You can see how Polovich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polovich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 21 Polovich families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Polovich's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Polovich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polovich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Polovich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Polovich. 74% of Polovich men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Polovich women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    74%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Miner
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 700 census records available for the last name Polovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polovich 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Polovich. 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 116 military records available for the last name Polovich. For the veterans among your Polovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polovich lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Polovich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Polovich in 1963 was 72, and 90 in 2004.

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