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Polsey Family History

Polsey 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: Posey, Poley, Polley, Polsky, Holsey, Wolsey, Pooley, Olsen, Paley

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Where is the Polsey family from?

You can see how Polsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polsey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Polsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Polsey family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Polsey's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Polsey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polsey 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 Polsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Polsey. 100% of Polsey men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Polsey women worked as a 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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Private Secretary
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

What Polsey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 679 census records available for the last name Polsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polsey 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Polsey. 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 68 military records available for the last name Polsey. For the veterans among your Polsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polsey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Polsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Polsey in 1964 was 68, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Polsey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polsey 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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