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Pollison Family History

Pollison 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: Mollison, Rollison, Dollison, Tollison, Ollison, Collison, Colliton

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Where is the Pollison family from?

You can see how Pollison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pollison family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pollison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 4 Pollison families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Pollison's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Pollison families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pollison surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Pollison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pollison 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Pollison. 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 47 military records available for the last name Pollison. For the veterans among your Pollison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pollison lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Pollison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Pollison in 1967 was 54, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pollison 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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