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Polsin Family History

Polsin 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: Polin, Polson, Polzin, Cousin, Olsen, Polman, Palin, Potvin, Voisin

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Where is the Polsin family from?

You can see how Polsin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polsin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Polsin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Polsin families living in Wisconsin. This was about 45% of all the recorded Polsin's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Polsin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polsin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Polsin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator Machine was the top reported job for people in the USA named Polsin. 100% of Polsin men worked as an Operator Machine. .

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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

  • Operator Machine
    100%
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Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Polsin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polsin 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Polsin. 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 78 military records available for the last name Polsin. For the veterans among your Polsin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polsin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Polsin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Polsin in 1964 was 64, and 41 in 2004.

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