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Polney Family History

Polney 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: Dolney, Olney, Poley, Polley, Pooley, Torney, Paley, Pilley, Downey

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Where is the Polney family from?

You can see how Polney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polney family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Polney family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Polney's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Polney families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polney 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 205 census records available for the last name Polney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polney 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Polney. 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 62 military records available for the last name Polney. For the veterans among your Polney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polney lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Polney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Polney in 1972 was 46, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polney 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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