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Polegato Family History

Polegato 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: Legato, Polega, Pilato, Plato, Colgate, Applegate, Polito, Polgar

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Where is the Polegato family from?

You can see how Polegato families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polegato family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Polegato families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Polegato family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Polegato's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Polegato families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 223 census records available for the last name Polegato. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polegato 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Polegato. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Polegato. For the veterans among your Polegato ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polegato lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1995, in the United States, Polegato life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Polegato in 1977 was 54, and 97 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polegato 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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