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Polmon Family History

Polmon 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: Polman, Polson, Polon, Holton, Salmon, Solomon, Colton, Dolman

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Where is the Polmon family from?

You can see how Polmon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polmon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Polmon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Polmon family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Polmon's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Polmon families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polmon 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 53 census records available for the last name Polmon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polmon 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Polmon. 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 6 military records available for the last name Polmon. For the veterans among your Polmon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polmon lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Polmon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Polmon in 1983 was 64, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polmon 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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