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Poletti Family History

Poletti Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Poletto a pet form of the personal name Polo.

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


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Where is the Poletti family from?

You can see how Poletti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poletti family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Poletti families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Poletti families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Poletti's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Poletti families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poletti surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Poletti ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Poletti. 100% of Poletti women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Poletti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poletti 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Poletti. 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 491 military records available for the last name Poletti. For the veterans among your Poletti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poletti lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Poletti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Poletti in 1953 was 53, and 82 in 2004.

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