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Polins Family History

Polins 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: Polin, Polino, Pollins, Polis, Poling, Polich, Politis, Solis, Palin

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Where is the Polins family from?

You can see how Polins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polins family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Polins families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Polins's in USA. New York had the highest population of Polins families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Polins ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Polins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polins 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Polins. 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 20 military records available for the last name Polins. For the veterans among your Polins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polins lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2002, in the United States, Polins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Polins in 1986 was 61, and 54 in 2002.

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