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Poltel Family History

Poltel 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: Postel, Polter, Porter, Bolter, Holten, Polt, Holter, Pulte, Holte

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poltel 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 24 census records available for the last name Poltel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poltel 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Poltel. 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 8 military records available for the last name Poltel. For the veterans among your Poltel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poltel lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1977, in the United States, Poltel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Poltel in 1973 was 60, and 58 in 1977.

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