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Polyn Family History

Polyn 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: Polin, Polen, Polan, Polcyn, Polon, Nolen, Polman, Pola, Pol, Olan

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Where is the Polyn family from?

You can see how Polyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polyn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Polyn family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Polyn's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Polyn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polyn 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 39 census records available for the last name Polyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polyn 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Polyn. 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 7 military records available for the last name Polyn. For the veterans among your Polyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polyn lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Polyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Polyn in 1967 was 66, and 54 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polyn 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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