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Poller Name Meaning

German (Bavaria Austria; Pöller): variant of Boller . Jewish (from Austrian Galicia): from German Poller ‘capstan bollard’ one of surnames randomly assigned by Austrian clerks. English: occupational name from Middle English poller ‘barber’ (from pollen ‘to cut hair shave’ polle ‘head’).

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


Similar surnames: Woller, Zoller, Toller, Koller, Holler, Piller, Paller, Polzer

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Where is the Poller family from?

You can see how Poller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poller family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Poller families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 56 Poller families living in Warwickshire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Poller's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Poller families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poller surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Poller ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Painter decorator and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Poller. 34% of Poller men worked as a Painter decorator and 83% of Poller women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Poller were Contractors Labourer and School Teacher. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Painter decorator
    34%
  • Newsagent
    34%
  • Contractors Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Incapacitated
    8%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%
  • School Teacher
    6%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Poller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poller 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 Poller. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Poller. For the veterans among your Poller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poller lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Poller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Poller in 1956 was 41, and 86 in 2004.

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