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Polanis Family History

Polanis 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: Politis, Poland, Planas, Alanis, Bolanos, Polan, Wolanin, Galanis

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Where is the Polanis family from?

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

What did your Polanis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Polanis. 100% of Polanis men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Polanis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polanis 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Polanis. 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 85 military records available for the last name Polanis. For the veterans among your Polanis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polanis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Polanis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Polanis in 1964 was 61, and 99 in 2001.

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