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Pollaro Family History

Pollaro Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of Italian Pollara.

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


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Where is the Pollaro family from?

You can see how Pollaro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pollaro family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pollaro families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Pollaro families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Pollaro's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Pollaro families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pollaro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pollaro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pollaro. 59% of Pollaro men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Pollaro women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pollaro were Presser and Housewife.

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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
    59%
  • Proprietor
    18%
  • Baker
    12%
  • Presser
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Packer
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Pollaro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 597 census records available for the last name Pollaro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pollaro 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Pollaro. 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 120 military records available for the last name Pollaro. For the veterans among your Pollaro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pollaro lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Pollaro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Pollaro in 1964 was 87, and 73 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pollaro 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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