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Polet Family History

Polet 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: Polt, Poley, Polen, Polit, Poles, Pollet, Pole, Poet, Nolet, Polek

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Where is the Polet family from?

You can see how Polet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polet family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Polet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Polet families living in Alberta. This was about 75% of all the recorded Polet's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Polet families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Polet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Polet. 50% of Polet women worked as a Maid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Polet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 476 census records available for the last name Polet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polet 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 449 immigration records available for the last name Polet. 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 147 military records available for the last name Polet. For the veterans among your Polet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polet lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Polet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Polet in 1963 was 69, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polet 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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