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Polo Name Meaning

Italian and Spanish: from the personal name Polo a variant of Italian Paolo and Spanish Pablo (see Paul ).

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


Similar surnames: Paolo, Polt, Pol, Poli, Pola, Poll, Polon, Pole, Pozo, Polk

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Where is the Polo family from?

You can see how Polo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polo family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Polo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Polo families living in Alberta. This was about 64% of all the recorded Polo's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Polo families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Polo ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Polo. 100% of Polo men worked as a Labourer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Polo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polo 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Polo. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Polo. For the veterans among your Polo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polo lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Polo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Polo in 1949 was 45, and 82 in 2004.

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