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Pollino Name Meaning

Italian: probably from a derivative of the personal name Pollo a shortened form of Apollo or a variant of Polo . In some cases possibly also Spanish (Valladolid): nickname from pollino ‘young ass’ hence ‘fool’.

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


Similar surnames: Pollio, Polino, Pellino, Pollina, Follin, Polli, Rolling, Pollins

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Where is the Pollino family from?

You can see how Pollino families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pollino family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pollino families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Pollino families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pollino's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Pollino families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pollino surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pollino ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pollino. 42% of Pollino men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Pollino women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pollino were Painter 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
    42%
  • Helper
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Painter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
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Census Records

There are 722 census records available for the last name Pollino. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pollino 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 311 immigration records available for the last name Pollino. 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 277 military records available for the last name Pollino. For the veterans among your Pollino ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pollino lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Pollino life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Pollino in 1953 was 48, and 78 in 2004.

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