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Pollington Name Meaning

English: habitational name evidently from Pollington (Yorkshire). The placename derives from an unknown first element + the Old English connective -ing- + tūn ‘farmstead estate’. The surname is now mainly found in Sussex to which it appears to have migrated at an early date from Yorkshire.

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


Similar surnames: Allington, Wallington, Billington, Ellington, Pilkington, Wellington

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Where is the Pollington family from?

You can see how Pollington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pollington family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Pollington families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 37 Pollington families living in Ontario. This was about 82% of all the recorded Pollington's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pollington families in 1911.
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What did your Pollington ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pollington. 50% of Pollington men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1921

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Teamster
    25%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Pollington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pollington 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 382 immigration records available for the last name Pollington. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 559 military records available for the last name Pollington. For the veterans among your Pollington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pollington lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Pollington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Pollington in 1961 was 49, and 72 in 2004.

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