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Polad Family History

Polad 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: Pola, Polak, Poland, Polan, Bold, Gold, Boland, Pollard, Posa, Wold

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Where is the Polad family from?

You can see how Polad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polad family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Polad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Polad families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Polad's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Polad families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Polad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polad 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Polad. 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 20 military records available for the last name Polad. For the veterans among your Polad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polad lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Polad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Polad in 1973 was 76, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polad 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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