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Polner Family History

Polner 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: Poyner, Poller, Posner, Bolner, Polzer, Volner, Wolner, Molner

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Where is the Polner family from?

You can see how Polner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Polner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Polner families living in London. This was about 68% of all the recorded Polner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Polner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polner 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 Polner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Polner. 22% of Polner men worked as a Salesman and 20% of Polner women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Polner were Clerk and Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%

What Polner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Polner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polner 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Polner. 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 84 military records available for the last name Polner. For the veterans among your Polner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polner lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Polner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Polner in 1958 was 69, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polner 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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