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Polson Name Meaning

English (mainly Scotland): from the Middle English personal name Pole or Poul (from Latin Paulus modern Paul) + -son; see Paul .

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


Similar surnames: Poulson, Colson, Tolson, Golson, Polston, Dolson, Bolson, Folson

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Where is the Polson family from?

You can see how Polson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Polson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 45 Polson families living in Ontario. This was about 25% of all the recorded Polson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Polson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Polson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Polson. 45% of Polson men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Polson women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Polson were Clerk and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Hunter
    12%
  • Labourer
    10%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 29,000 census records available for the last name Polson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polson 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Polson. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Polson. For the veterans among your Polson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polson lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Polson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Polson in 1945 was 23, and 78 in 2004.

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