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Polowitzer Family History

Polowitzer 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: Politzer, Pitzer, Schwitzer, Holtzer, Lowther, Konitzer, Klawitter

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Where is the Polowitzer family from?

You can see how Polowitzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polowitzer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Polowitzer family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Polowitzer's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Polowitzer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polowitzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Polowitzer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Polowitzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polowitzer 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Polowitzer. 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 11 military records available for the last name Polowitzer. For the veterans among your Polowitzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polowitzer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Polowitzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Polowitzer in 1967 was 40, and 96 in 2003.

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