Polio Family History

Polio Surname Meaning

Hispanic (mainly El Salvador): perhaps a nickname from Spanish polio a short form of poliomyelitis disease that often causes paralysis.

Alternatively, it could be derived from polio ‘felty germander,’ a sub-shrub and herb native to the western Mediterranean region.

The leaves of this plant are used in cooking and for medicinal purposes.

This connection highlights the importance of linguistic and cultural intersections in the naming of concepts.

Understanding the origins of such terms can provide insight into regional practices and health-related issues.

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

Similar surnames: Polin, Polito, Poli, Polino, Polit, Polo, Bolio, Folio, Polis, Pollio

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
122	Military Records
163	Immigration Records
722	Census and Voter Lists
333	Member Trees

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Where is the Polio family from?

You can see how Polio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polio family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Polio families living in New York. This was about 23% of all the recorded Polio's in USA. New York had the highest population of Polio families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polio 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 Polio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and File clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Polio. 28% of Polio men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Polio women worked as a File clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Polio were Manager and New worker.

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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.

Salesman

28%

Laborer

17%

Helper

12%

Manager

12%

File clerk

34%

Clerk

34%

New worker

34%

What Polio family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 722 census records available for the last name Polio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polio 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Polio. 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 122 military records available for the last name Polio. For the veterans among your Polio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polio lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Polio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Polio in 1947 was 47, and 88 in 2004.

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Polio Surname Meaning

Hispanic (mainly El Salvador): perhaps a nickname from Spanish polio a short form of poliomyelitis disease that often causes paralysis.

Alternatively, it could be derived from polio ‘felty germander,’ a sub-shrub and herb native to the western Mediterranean region.

The leaves of this plant are used in cooking and for medicinal purposes.

This connection highlights the importance of linguistic and cultural intersections in the naming of concepts.

Understanding the origins of such terms can provide insight into regional practices and health-related issues.

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

Where is the Polio family from?

What did your Polio ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Salesman

28%

Laborer

17%

Helper

12%

Manager

12%

File clerk

34%

Clerk

34%

New worker

34%

What Polio family records will you find?

What is the average Polio lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Polio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Polio in 1947 was 47, and 88 in 2004.

Polio Family History

Polio Surname Meaning

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Polio Surname Meaning

3,000 record(s) for Polio

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Where is the Polio family from?

What did your Polio ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Polio family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Polio family history

What is the average Polio lifespan?

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