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Pollards Family History

Pollards 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: Pollard, Pollari, Pillard, Pollara, Bollard, Dollard, Sollars

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Where is the Pollards family from?

You can see how Pollards families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pollards family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pollards families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there was 1 Pollards family living in Cheshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pollards's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Pollards families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pollards 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 Pollards ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pollards. 100% of Pollards men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Pollards. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pollards 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Pollards. 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 12 military records available for the last name Pollards. For the veterans among your Pollards ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pollards lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Pollards life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pollards in 1976 was 28, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pollards

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pollards 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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