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Pole History Early Origins Early History Spelling Variations Early Notables

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Pole History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

The German surname Pole is of occupational origin, based on the trade or profession of the original bearer. In this instance, the name can be traced to the Old Germanic word 'pol', meaning "a small lake on a tract of land," suggesting that the name would be given to one who farmed such land. The surname may also have originated in a nickname. In this case, it would be a diminutive of the Old German word "bohl" meaning "friend." The suffix 'mann' is very common in surnames of Germanic origin, and was usually used to denote ownership.

Early Origins of the Pole family

The surname Pole was first found in northern Germany, where the name was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history. The name would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs. An early mention of the name is Petrus Pollmann, who was registered at the University of Cologne in 1637.

Early History of the Pole family

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Pole Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Poll, Polle, Pollmann, Pollman, Pohl, Pohlmann and others.

Early Notables of the Pole family

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Pole migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Pole Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Eliz Pole, who settled in Massachusetts sometime between 1620 and 1650
Elizabeth Pole, who arrived in Massachusetts sometime between 1620 and 1650
Edward Pole, who settled in Boston in 1635
Edward Pole, who landed in Boston, Massachusetts in 1635 1
William Pole, who settled in New England in 1649
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Pole Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Johan Adam Pole, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1751 1

Pole migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Pole Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Edward Pole, who settled in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1847

Pole migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Pole Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

William Pole, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Lloyds" in 1838 2
John Pole, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Morley" in 1840 3
Sigmund Pole, a labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1848 aboard the ship "Victoria" 4
William Pole, aged 19, who arrived in South Australia in 1851 aboard the ship "Wanderer" 5
William Pole, aged 19, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Wanderer" in 1851 5
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Pole migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Pole Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Mr. James P. Pole, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Pekin" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 29th November 1863 6
Mr. Richard P. Pole, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Pekin" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 29th November 1863 6
Mr. Joseph Pole, (b. 1837), aged 37, English miner from Somerset travelling from London aboard the ship "Tweed" arriving in Port Chalmers, Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New Zealand on 4th September 1874 6
Mrs. Mary Pole, (b. 1850), aged 24, English settler from Somerset travelling from London aboard the ship "Tweed" arriving in Port Chalmers, Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New Zealand on 4th September 1874 6
Mr. William Pole, (b. 1873), aged 11 months, English settler from Somerset travelling from London aboard the ship "Tweed" arriving in Port Chalmers, Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New Zealand on 4th September 1874 6
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Contemporary Notables of the name Pole (post 1700) +

Richard Henry "Dick" Pole (b. 1950), American retired Major League Baseball player and a former Cincinnati Reds pitching coach
William Pole Jr., American politician, Member of Maryland State House of Delegates from Baltimore County, 1886 7
George W. Pole, American politician, Delegate to Maryland State Constitutional Convention, 1867 7
Admiral of the Fleet Sir Charles Morice Pole (1757-1830), 1st Baronet, English naval officer and Colonial Governor of Newfoundland (1800-1801)
William Pole Thornhill (1807-1876), British Whig and then Liberal Party politician, Member of Parliament for North Derbyshire (1853-1865), High Sheriff of Derbyshire (1836-1837)
Douglas Pole Welman, CBE

Citations +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) LLOYDS from London 1838. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1838Lloyds.htm
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) MORLEY 1840. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1840Morley.htm
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) VICTORIA 1848. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1848Victoria.htm
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) WANDERER 1851. Retrieved http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1851Wanderer.htm
New Zealand Yesteryears Passenger Lists 1800 to 1900 (Retrieved 26th March 2019). Retrieved from http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlist.html
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 29) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html