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Polf Family History

Polf 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: Wolf, Rolf, Pola, Pol, Polt, Nolf, Polk, Poll, Poli, Polo

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Where is the Polf family from?

You can see how Polf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polf family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Polf families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Polf families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Polf's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Polf families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polf 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 Polf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Polf. 60% of Polf men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Welder
    40%

What Polf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Polf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polf 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Polf. 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 38 military records available for the last name Polf. For the veterans among your Polf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polf lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2002, in the United States, Polf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Polf in 1946 was 33, and 70 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Polf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polf 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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