Polenta Family History

Polenta 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: Kolenda, Pimenta, Polen, Polenz, Podesta, Walenta, Polega, Molenda, Polletta, Valenta

113	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
6	Military Records
232	Immigration Records
43	Census and Voter Lists
96	Member Trees

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Where is the Polenta family from?

You can see how Polenta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polenta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Polenta family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Polenta's in USA. California had the highest population of Polenta families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polenta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Record

There are 43 census records available for the last name Polenta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polenta census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 232 immigration records available for the last name Polenta. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 6 military records available for the last name Polenta. For the veterans among your Polenta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polenta lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Polenta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Polenta in 1962 was 31, and 72 in 2001.

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Polenta Surname Meaning

Where is the Polenta family from?

What Polenta family records will you find?

What is the average Polenta lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Polenta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Polenta in 1962 was 31, and 72 in 2001.

Polenta Family History

Polenta Surname Meaning

490 record(s) for Polenta

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Polenta lifespan?

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Polenta Surname Meaning

490 record(s) for Polenta

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Where is the Polenta family from?

What Polenta family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Polenta family history

What is the average Polenta lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Polenta family tree

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