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Polsten Family History

Polsten 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: Polster, Holsten, Posten, Polston, Olsen, Colston, Postel, Rolston

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Where is the Polsten family from?

You can see how Polsten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polsten family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Polsten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Polsten families living in Georgia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Polsten's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Polsten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polsten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Polsten ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Polsten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polsten 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Polsten. 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 39 military records available for the last name Polsten. For the veterans among your Polsten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polsten lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Polsten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Polsten in 1973 was 69, and 92 in 1997.

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