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Polhamus Family History

Polhamus Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Polhemus.

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


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Where is the Polhamus family from?

You can see how Polhamus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polhamus family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Polhamus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 18 Polhamus families living in New York. This was about 90% of all the recorded Polhamus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Polhamus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polhamus 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 Polhamus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Polhamus. 25% of Polhamus men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Polhamus women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Polhamus were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    19%
  • Saleslady
    19%
  • Operator
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%

What Polhamus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Polhamus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polhamus 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 360 immigration records available for the last name Polhamus. 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 912 military records available for the last name Polhamus. For the veterans among your Polhamus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polhamus lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Polhamus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Polhamus in 1951 was 38, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polhamus 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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