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Pollings Family History

Pollings 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: Hollings, Pollins, Collings, Rollings, Bolling, Hellings, Rolling

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Where is the Pollings family from?

You can see how Pollings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pollings family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Pollings families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Pollings family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Pollings's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Pollings families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pollings 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 184 census records available for the last name Pollings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pollings 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Pollings. 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 military records available for the last name Pollings. For the veterans among your Pollings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pollings lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1993, in the United States, Pollings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pollings in 1976 was 83, and 90 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pollings 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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