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Polma Family History

Polma 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: Polman, Pola, Polka, Poma, Palma, Popma, Palm, Holm, Holme, Posa

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Where is the Polma family from?

You can see how Polma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polma family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Polma family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Polma's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Polma families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polma 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 164 census records available for the last name Polma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polma 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Polma. 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 10 military records available for the last name Polma. For the veterans among your Polma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polma lifespan?

Average Polma life expectancy in 1971 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polma 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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