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Polton Family History

Polton Surname Meaning

see Poulton.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Polton family from?

You can see how Polton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Polton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 18 Polton families living in Ontario. This was about 82% of all the recorded Polton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Polton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polton 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 Polton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Polton. 41% of Polton men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Polton women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Polton were Electrican 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
    41%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Electrican
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Polton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polton 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Polton. 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 330 military records available for the last name Polton. For the veterans among your Polton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polton lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Polton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Polton in 1961 was 70, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polton 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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