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Polello Family History

Polello 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: Colello, Novello, Powell, Sotello, Covello, Torello, Morello, Bonello

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Where is the Polello family from?

You can see how Polello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polello family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Polello family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Polello's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Polello families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polello 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 Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Polello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polello 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Polello. 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 28 military records available for the last name Polello. For the veterans among your Polello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polello lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1996, in the United States, Polello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Polello in 1976 was 73, and 78 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polello 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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