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Pollander Family History

Pollander 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: Hollander, Bolander, Callander, Kolander, Oblander, Molander

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Where is the Pollander family from?

You can see how Pollander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pollander family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Pollander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Pollander families living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pollander's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Pollander families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pollander 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 Pollander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pollander. 67% of Pollander 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
    67%
  • Cabinet Maker
    34%

What Pollander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 411 census records available for the last name Pollander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pollander 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Pollander. 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 138 military records available for the last name Pollander. For the veterans among your Pollander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pollander lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Pollander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Pollander in 1964 was 44, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pollander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pollander 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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