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Polair Family History

Polair 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: Plair, Pola, Solar, Polin, Polak, Pomar, Poland, Bolar, Blair, Poller

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Where is the Polair family from?

You can see how Polair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polair family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Polair families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 3 Polair families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Polair's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Polair families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polair surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Polair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polair 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Polair. 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 2 military records available for the last name Polair. For the veterans among your Polair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polair lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polair 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Polair

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