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Polia Family History

Polia 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: Pola, Polin, Polka, Golia, Poli, Polit, Polis, Poliak, Polich, Oliva

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Where is the Polia family from?

You can see how Polia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Polia families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Polia families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Polia's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Polia families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polia 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 238 census records available for the last name Polia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polia 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Polia. 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 17 military records available for the last name Polia. For the veterans among your Polia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polia lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1985, in the United States, Polia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Polia in 1973 was 85, and 83 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polia ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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