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Polani Family History

Polani Name 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: Poland, Polan, Plank, Boland, Plant, Solano, Polanski, Polman, Pola

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Where is the Polani family from?

You can see how Polani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polani family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Polani families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Polani families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Polani's in USA. New York had the highest population of Polani families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polani surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Polani ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Polani ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Polani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polani 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Polani. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 27 military records available for the last name Polani. For the veterans among your Polani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polani lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Polani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Polani in 1969 was 58, and 86 in 2004.

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