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Polis Family History

Polis Surname Meaning

German and Walloon: variant of Paulis. Polish: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Polis family from?

You can see how Polis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Polis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Polis families living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Polis's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Polis families in 1891.
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What did your Polis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Polis. 100% of Polis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Polis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polis 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Polis. 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 Polis. For the veterans among your Polis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polis lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Polis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Polis in 1956 was 56, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Polis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polis 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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