Polis Family History

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Polis Name Meaning

Dutch and German: from an altered form of the personal name Paulus (see Paul).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Polin, Kolis, Polit, Polus, Poli, Puls, Toles, Solis, Pals, Palos

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Polis Family Origin

Where is the Polis family from?

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

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    Polis Family Occupations

    What did your Polis ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, a less common occupation for the Polis family was Chair Maker. The most common Polis occupation in the USA was Farmer. 56% of Polis's were Farmers. Farmer, Boat Man and Boater & Carpenter were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Polis.

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    • Farmer

      56%

    • Boat Man

      11%

    • Boater & Carpenter

      11%

    • Chair Maker

      11%

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

    Polis Historical Records

    What Polis family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Polis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poliscensus records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

    Search 1940's US census records for Polis

    Passenger List

    There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Polis. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Polis. For the veterans among your Polis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Polis Life Expectancy

    What is the average Polis lifespan?

    Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Polis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Polis in 1956 was 56, and 73 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Polis

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polis ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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