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Polenz Family History

Polenz Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of the three places in Saxony named Polenz which may derive from Slavic polje poljana ‘plain’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Polenz family from?

You can see how Polenz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polenz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Polenz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Polenz families living in British Columbia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Polenz's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Polenz families in 1911.
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What did your Polenz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Polenz. 31% of Polenz men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Carpenter
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Machinist
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Polenz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polenz 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 442 immigration records available for the last name Polenz. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Polenz. For the veterans among your Polenz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polenz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Polenz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Polenz in 1965 was 80, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Polenz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polenz 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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