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Poletta Family History

Poletta 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: Polletta, Paoletta, Coletta, Poletti, Paletta, Petta, Plett, Auletta

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Where is the Poletta family from?

You can see how Poletta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poletta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Poletta families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Poletta's in USA. New York had the highest population of Poletta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poletta 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 191 census records available for the last name Poletta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poletta 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Poletta. 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 26 military records available for the last name Poletta. For the veterans among your Poletta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poletta lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Poletta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Poletta in 1965 was 73, and 43 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poletta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poletta 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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