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Poleiner Family History

Poleiner 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: Leiner, Pollinger, Pliner, Kleiner, Pleines, Oliver, Penner, Pointer

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Where is the Poleiner family from?

You can see how Poleiner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poleiner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Poleiner families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Poleiner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Poleiner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poleiner 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 50 census records available for the last name Poleiner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poleiner 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Poleiner. 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 14 military records available for the last name Poleiner. For the veterans among your Poleiner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poleiner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Poleiner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Poleiner in 1964 was 66, and 88 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poleiner 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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