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Polst Family History

Polst 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: Post, Polt, Holst, Polit, Poust, Pobst, Poist, Port, Pott, Puls

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Where is the Polst family from?

You can see how Polst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Polst families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Polst families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Polst's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Polst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Polst ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Polst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polst 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Polst. 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 476 military records available for the last name Polst. For the veterans among your Polst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polst lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Polst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Polst in 1971 was 82, and 76 in 2001.

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