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Poltes Family History

Poltes 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: Soltes, Pontes, Poles, Portes, Koltes, Polites, Polter, Porter

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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Poltes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poltes 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Poltes. 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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There are 10 military records available for the last name Poltes. For the veterans among your Poltes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poltes lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Poltes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Poltes in 1967 was 42, and 49 in 1997.

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