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Pollans Family History

Pollans 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: Pollan, Polland, Pollins, Pallas, Holland, Pollard, Polman, Poland

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Where is the Pollans family from?

You can see how Pollans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pollans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Pollans families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Pollans family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Pollans's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pollans families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pollans 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 74 census records available for the last name Pollans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pollans 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Pollans. 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 35 military records available for the last name Pollans. For the veterans among your Pollans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pollans lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Pollans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pollans in 1971 was 55, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pollans 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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