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Polemus Family History

Polemus 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: Polhemus, Poles, Doremus, Polus, Lemus, Polhamus, Coleman, Politis

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Where is the Polemus family from?

You can see how Polemus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polemus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Polemus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Polemus families living in New York. This was about 88% of all the recorded Polemus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Polemus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Polemus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polemus 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Polemus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Polemus. For the veterans among your Polemus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polemus lifespan?

Average Polemus life expectancy in 1970 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polemus ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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