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Polian Family History

Polian 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: Polman, Polin, Pollan, Polan, Holian, Poliak, Polich, Kocian, Pelikan

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Where is the Polian family from?

You can see how Polian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polian family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Polian families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there were 10 Polian families living in Sutherland. This was 100% of all the recorded Polian's in Scotland. Sutherland had the highest population of Polian families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polian 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 Polian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Polian. 38% of Polian men worked as a 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

  • Clerk
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Carpenter
    25%

What Polian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 478 census records available for the last name Polian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polian 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Polian. 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 41 military records available for the last name Polian. For the veterans among your Polian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polian lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Polian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Polian in 1966 was 68, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Polian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polian 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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