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Polly Family History

Polly Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Pooley . German: variant of Polley . French: variant of Poli

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


Similar surnames: Poley, Folley, Jolly, Pelly, Holly, Poll, Lilly, Tilly, Polley, Polli

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Where is the Polly family from?

You can see how Polly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Polly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 19 Polly families living in Ontario. This was about 33% of all the recorded Polly's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Polly families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Polly ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Trainman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Polly. 42% of Polly men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Polly women worked as a Trainman. .

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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
    42%
  • Trainman
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Labourer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Trainman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Polly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polly 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 Polly. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Polly. For the veterans among your Polly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polly lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Polly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Polly in 1944 was 29, and 80 in 2004.

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