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Polles Family History

Polles 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: Pollen, Poller, Powles, Polley, Poles, Bolles, Pollet, Jolles, Tolles

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Where is the Polles family from?

You can see how Polles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Polles families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Polles families living in Staffordshire. This was about 77% of all the recorded Polles's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Polles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Polles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Polles. 100% of Polles women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 372 census records available for the last name Polles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polles 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 502 immigration records available for the last name Polles. 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 73 military records available for the last name Polles. For the veterans among your Polles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polles lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Polles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Polles in 1954 was 35, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polles 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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