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Pollom Name Meaning

English: variant of Pullum .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Pullam, Pollok, Cullom, Wollam, Kellom, Pellum, Polley, Poll, Folsom

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Where is the Pollom family from?

You can see how Pollom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pollom family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pollom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Pollom family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Pollom's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Pollom families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pollom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pollom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pollom. 31% of Pollom men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Pollom women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    31%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Truck Helper
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pollom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pollom 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Pollom. 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 301 military records available for the last name Pollom. For the veterans among your Pollom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pollom lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Pollom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Pollom in 1948 was 36, and 60 in 2004.

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