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Polon Name Meaning

Polish (Połoń): unexplained. Filipino: nickname or metonymic occupational name based on Tagalog pulon ‘act of winding or coiling rope or thread around a spool’.

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


Similar surnames: Polen, Polin, Colon, Polo, Pol, Picon, Polman, Solon, Malon, Polan

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Where is the Polon family from?

You can see how Polon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Polon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Polon families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Polon's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Polon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Polon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Polon. 60% of Polon men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Polon women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Polon were Laborer and Teacher. .

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Polon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polon 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 313 immigration records available for the last name Polon. 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 199 military records available for the last name Polon. For the veterans among your Polon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polon lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Polon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Polon in 1965 was 73, and 79 in 2004.

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