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Polston Family History

Polston Surname Meaning

English: variant of Poulson with intrusive -t. This surname is rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Polston family from?

You can see how Polston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Polston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Polston families living in British Columbia. This was about 64% of all the recorded Polston's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Polston families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polston 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 Polston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Polston. 30% of Polston men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Polston women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Polston were Farm Laborer and New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    14%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • New Worker
    9%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Polston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polston 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Polston. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Polston. For the veterans among your Polston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polston lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Polston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Polston in 1945 was 29, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polston 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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