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Polmere Family History

Polmere 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: Palmer, Holmer, Colmer, Poller, Mollere, Bolmer, Palmiere, Pommer

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Where is the Polmere family from?

You can see how Polmere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polmere family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Polmere families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Polmere families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Polmere's in USA. California had the highest population of Polmere families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polmere surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Polmere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polmere 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Polmere. 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 13 military records available for the last name Polmere. For the veterans among your Polmere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polmere lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Polmere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Polmere in 1966 was 74, and 98 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polmere 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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