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Polser Family History

Polser 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: Poller, Polster, Poser, Bolser, Polzer, Pooser, Palser, Poyser

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Where is the Polser family from?

You can see how Polser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polser family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Polser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Polser families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Polser's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Polser families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polser 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 Polser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Polser. 100% of Polser men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Polser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 334 census records available for the last name Polser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polser 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 Polser. 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 29 military records available for the last name Polser. For the veterans among your Polser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polser lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Polser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Polser in 1966 was 71, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polser 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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