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Poltis Family History

Poltis 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: Politis, Soltis, Polis, Portis, Solis, Polt, Polin, Pontius, Pettis

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Where is the Poltis family from?

You can see how Poltis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poltis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Poltis families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Poltis family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Poltis's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Poltis families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Poltis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poltis 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Poltis. 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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Draft Cards

There are 27 military records available for the last name Poltis. For the veterans among your Poltis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poltis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Poltis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Poltis in 1965 was 55, and 81 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poltis ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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