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Polambe Family History

Polambe 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: Colombe, Lambe, Polumbo, Place, Holme, Lamb, Polman, Pola, Lampe

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Where is the Polambe family from?

You can see how Polambe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polambe family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Polambe families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 6 Polambe families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Polambe's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Polambe families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polambe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Polambe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polambe 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 immigration records available for the last name Polambe. 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 1 military records available for the last name Polambe. For the veterans among your Polambe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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