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Polatas Family History

Polatas 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, Planas, Dolata, Plata, Platts, Galatas, Posadas, Polites

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Where is the Polatas family from?

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

There are 29 census records available for the last name Polatas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polatas 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Polatas. 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 55 military records available for the last name Polatas. For the veterans among your Polatas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polatas lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Polatas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Polatas in 1972 was 59, and 48 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polatas 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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