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Poltney Family History

Poltney 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: Portney, Dolney, Olney, Putney, Poley, Pitney, Portner, Gortney

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Where is the Poltney family from?

You can see how Poltney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poltney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Poltney families were found in USA in 1840, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Poltney families living in Worcestershire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Poltney's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Poltney families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Poltney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poltney 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Poltney. 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 4 military records available for the last name Poltney. For the veterans among your Poltney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poltney 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poltney

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