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Polois Family History

Polois 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: Polis, Politis, Solis, Lois, Polin, Valois, Poulos, Molis, Lollis

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Where is the Polois family from?

You can see how Polois families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polois family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Polois families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Polois families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Polois's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Polois families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polois 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 51 census records available for the last name Polois. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polois 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Polois. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Polois. For the veterans among your Polois ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polois lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Polois life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Polois in 1968 was 57, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polois 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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