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Poles Family History

Poles Surname Meaning

English and Welsh: variant of Pole and Powell + genitival or excrescent -s.

Italian (Friuli and Veneto): probably a derivative of the personal name Polo.

It is also found in Slovenia.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Poles family from?

You can see how Poles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Poles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Poles families living in Somerset. This was about 15% of all the recorded Poles's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Poles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poles 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 Poles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Veterinary Surgeon and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Poles. 34% of Poles men worked as a Veterinary Surgeon and 94% of Poles women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Poles were General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Veterinary Surgeon
    34%
  • Carpenter joiner
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    7%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Poles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poles 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 445 immigration records available for the last name Poles. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Poles. For the veterans among your Poles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poles lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Poles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Poles in 1949 was 43, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poles 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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