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Pollis Family History

Pollis 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: Lollis, Polli, Hollis, Pollins, Polis, Pollio, Ollis, Pullis, Follis

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Where is the Pollis family from?

You can see how Pollis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pollis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pollis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Pollis families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Pollis's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Pollis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pollis 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 Pollis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pollis. 100% of Pollis 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Pollis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pollis 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 318 immigration records available for the last name Pollis. 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 164 military records available for the last name Pollis. For the veterans among your Pollis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pollis lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Pollis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pollis in 1960 was 58, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pollis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pollis 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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