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Polhans Family History

Polhans 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: Polman, Poland, Pollan, Polan, Polland, Pollins, Polhamus, Pallas

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Where is the Polhans family from?

You can see how Polhans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polhans family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Polhans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Polhans families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Polhans's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Polhans families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polhans 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 Polhans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Polhans. 100% of Polhans women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Polhans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polhans 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Polhans. 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 9 military records available for the last name Polhans. For the veterans among your Polhans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polhans lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Polhans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Polhans in 1967 was 70, and 69 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Polhans

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polhans 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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