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Polance Family History

Polance 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: Polanco, Ponce, Place, Lance, Palace, Poland, Dolence, Palange

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Where is the Polance family from?

You can see how Polance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polance family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Polance families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Polance family living in Connecticut. This was about 20% of all the recorded Polance's in USA. Connecticut and 3 other states had the highest population of Polance families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polance 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 178 census records available for the last name Polance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polance 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Polance. 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 43 military records available for the last name Polance. For the veterans among your Polance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polance lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2001, in the United States, Polance life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Polance in 1956 was 53, and 71 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Polance

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polance 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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