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Pollat Family History

Pollat 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: Pollan, Pollet, Pollak, Pallas, Dollar, Pollard, Palla, Pilat, Polman

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Where is the Pollat family from?

You can see how Pollat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pollat family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Pollat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Pollat families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Pollat's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Pollat families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pollat 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 Pollat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pollat. 60% of Pollat 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
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%

What Pollat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Pollat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pollat 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Pollat. 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 53 military records available for the last name Pollat. For the veterans among your Pollat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pollat lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Pollat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Pollat in 1963 was 68, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pollat

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pollat 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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