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Poltinger Family History

Poltinger 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: Pottinger, Pollinger, Possinger, Pettinger, Ottinger, Hollinger

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Where is the Poltinger family from?

You can see how Poltinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poltinger family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Poltinger family living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Poltinger's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Poltinger families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Poltinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poltinger 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Poltinger. 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 85 military records available for the last name Poltinger. For the veterans among your Poltinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poltinger lifespan?

Average Poltinger life expectancy in 1976 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poltinger 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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