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Poloner Family History

Poloner 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: Spooner, Planer, Poyner, Pooler, Poller, Tolonen, Polster, Dooner

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Where is the Poloner family from?

You can see how Poloner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poloner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Poloner family living in Iowa. This was about 25% of all the recorded Poloner's in USA. Iowa and 3 other states had the highest population of Poloner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poloner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Poloner ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Poloner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poloner 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 Poloner. 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 7 military records available for the last name Poloner. For the veterans among your Poloner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poloner lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Poloner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Poloner in 1971 was 79, and 85 in 2004.

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