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Polander Family History

Polander 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: Bolander, Kolander, Molander, Olander, Lander, Melander, Planer

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Where is the Polander family from?

You can see how Polander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polander family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Polander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Polander families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Polander's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Polander families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polander 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 Polander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Polander. 30% of Polander men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Miner
    24%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

What Polander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Polander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polander 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Polander. 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 201 military records available for the last name Polander. For the veterans among your Polander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polander lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Polander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Polander in 1966 was 77, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Polander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polander 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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