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Polignano Family History

Polignano Surname 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: Politano, Bisignano, Savignano, Sirignano, Polino, Molinaro, Pignato

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polignano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Polignano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polignano 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Polignano. 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 2 military records available for the last name Polignano. For the veterans among your Polignano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polignano lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1999, in the United States, Polignano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Polignano in 1988 was 76, and 74 in 1999.

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