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Polmer Family History

Polmer 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: Palmer, Holmer, Colmer, Poller, Bolmer, Pommer, Polzer, Folmer

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Where is the Polmer family from?

You can see how Polmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Polmer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 22 Polmer families living in Ontario. This was about 26% of all the recorded Polmer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Polmer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polmer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Polmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Polmer. 20% of Polmer men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Polmer women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Polmer were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    15%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Waitress
    9%
  • Housewife
    9%

What Polmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Polmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polmer 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 523 immigration records available for the last name Polmer. 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 215 military records available for the last name Polmer. For the veterans among your Polmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polmer lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1989, in the United States, Polmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Polmer in 1973 was 74, and 63 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Polmer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polmer 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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