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Polselli Name Meaning

Italian (Lazio): patronymic or plural form perhaps of the personal name Polso Pulso of uncertain origin.

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


Similar surnames: Polsinelli, Mongelli, Piselli, Petrelli, Borelli, Rosselli, Morelli

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Where is the Polselli family from?

You can see how Polselli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polselli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Polselli families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Polselli's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Polselli families in 1920.
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What did your Polselli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stitcher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Polselli. 46% of Polselli men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Polselli women worked as a Stitcher. .

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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
    46%
  • Press Operator
    19%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Attendant
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stitcher
    100%
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What Polselli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 297 census records available for the last name Polselli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polselli 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 325 immigration records available for the last name Polselli. 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 204 military records available for the last name Polselli. For the veterans among your Polselli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polselli lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Polselli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Polselli in 1960 was 36, and 79 in 2003.

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