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Pollok Family History

Pollok Surname Meaning

Scottish (Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire): variant of Pollock.

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


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Where is the Pollok family from?

You can see how Pollok families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pollok family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pollok families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 11 Pollok families living in Surrey. This was about 48% of all the recorded Pollok's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Pollok families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pollok surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pollok ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pollok. 58% of Pollok 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
    58%
  • Private Means
    43%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Pollok. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pollok 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 Pollok. 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 841 military records available for the last name Pollok. For the veterans among your Pollok ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pollok lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Pollok life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Pollok in 1960 was 53, and 61 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pollok 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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