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Polete Family History

Polete 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: Poblete, Polite, Plate, Polt, Pulte, Holte, Porte, Bolte, Ponte

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Where is the Polete family from?

You can see how Polete families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polete family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Polete families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Polete family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Polete's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Polete families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polete 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 Polete ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Porter and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Polete. 60% of Polete men worked as a Porter and 60% of Polete women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Polete were Salesman and House Keeper.

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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

  • Porter
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • House Keeper
    40%

What Polete family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Polete. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polete 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Polete. 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 308 military records available for the last name Polete. For the veterans among your Polete ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polete lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Polete life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Polete in 1958 was 48, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polete 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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