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Polana Family History

Polana 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: Poland, Solana, Polan, Plank, Boland, Plant, Solano, Polman, Pola

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Where is the Polana family from?

You can see how Polana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polana family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Polana families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Polana families living in Iowa. This was about 60% of all the recorded Polana's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Polana families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polana 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 Polana ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Polana. 100% of Polana men worked as a Carpenter.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Polana family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Polana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polana 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Polana. 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 15 military records available for the last name Polana. For the veterans among your Polana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polana lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1981, in the United States, Polana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Polana in 1963 was 72, and 81 in 1981.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Polana

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polana 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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