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Polainer Family History

Polainer 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: Planer, Platner, Pollinger, Pliner, Plaster, Oliver, Bolander

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Where is the Polainer family from?

You can see how Polainer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polainer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Polainer families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Polainer's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Polainer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polainer 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 5 census records available for the last name Polainer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polainer 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Polainer. 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 55 military records available for the last name Polainer. For the veterans among your Polainer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polainer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polainer 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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