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Polse Family History

Polse 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: Polce, Folse, Pole, Pulse, Pose, Halse, Rose, Mole, Pope, Pille

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Where is the Polse family from?

You can see how Polse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polse family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Polse family living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Polse's in USA. Missouri and 2 other states had the highest population of Polse families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Polse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Polse. 50% of Polse men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Manager
    50%
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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Polse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polse 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Polse. 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 62 military records available for the last name Polse. For the veterans among your Polse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polse lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2002, in the United States, Polse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Polse in 1953 was 38, and 57 in 2002.

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