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Polsene Family History

Polsene 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: Olsen, Pollen, Polen, Posen, Polenz, Dolsen, Holsen, Poulsen, Polson

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Where is the Polsene family from?

You can see how Polsene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polsene family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Polsene families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Polsene families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Polsene's in USA. New York had the highest population of Polsene families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polsene 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 49 census records available for the last name Polsene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polsene 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Polsene. 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 5 military records available for the last name Polsene. For the veterans among your Polsene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polsene lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Polsene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Polsene in 1966 was 92, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polsene 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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