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Polendo Family History

Polendo Surname Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Mexico): perhaps a topographic name from the singular form of Polendos the name of a river in Segovia province in Spain.

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


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Where is the Polendo family from?

You can see how Polendo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polendo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Polendo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Polendo families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Polendo's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Polendo families in 1911.
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What did your Polendo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Polendo. 43% of Polendo men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmhand
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

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Census Records

There are 278 census records available for the last name Polendo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polendo 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Polendo. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 46 military records available for the last name Polendo. For the veterans among your Polendo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polendo lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Polendo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Polendo in 1954 was 53, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polendo 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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