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Polsson Family History

Polsson 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: Poisson, Posson, Pousson, Olsson, Polson, Polston, Colston, Rolston

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Where is the Polsson family from?

You can see how Polsson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polsson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Polsson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Polsson families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Polsson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Polsson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Polsson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polsson 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Polsson. 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 24 military records available for the last name Polsson. For the veterans among your Polsson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polsson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1984, in the United States, Polsson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Polsson in 1962 was 82, and 86 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polsson 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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