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Polas Family History

Polas 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, Plas, Bolas, Palas, Polan, Poles, Polus, Polis, Colas

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Where is the Polas family from?

You can see how Polas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polas family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Polas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Polas families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Polas's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Polas families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polas 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 Polas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sales Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Polas. 70% of Polas men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Polas women worked as a Sales Clerk.

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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
    70%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Fireman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Clerk
    100%

What Polas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 642 census records available for the last name Polas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polas 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Polas. 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 69 military records available for the last name Polas. For the veterans among your Polas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polas lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Polas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Polas in 1962 was 64, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Polas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polas 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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