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Poldon Family History

Poldon 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: Polson, Polon, Boldon, Gordon, Holton, Colton, London, Polman, Kolden

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Where is the Poldon family from?

You can see how Poldon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poldon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Poldon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Poldon families living in Manitoba. This was about 83% of all the recorded Poldon's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Poldon families in 1911.
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What did your Poldon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Poldon. 100% of Poldon men worked as a Mechanic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Mechanic
    100%

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Census Records

There are 374 census records available for the last name Poldon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poldon 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Poldon. 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 13 military records available for the last name Poldon. For the veterans among your Poldon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poldon lifespan?

Average Poldon life expectancy in 1967 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poldon 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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