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Polidor Family History

Polidor 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: Polidoro, Polidori, Polito, Molitor, Polino, Pulido, Polich, Oliver

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Where is the Polidor family from?

You can see how Polidor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polidor family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Polidor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Polidor families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Polidor's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Polidor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polidor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Polidor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Polidor. 31% of Polidor men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farm Labor
    24%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Factory Worker
    16%

What Polidor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Polidor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polidor 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Polidor. 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 80 military records available for the last name Polidor. For the veterans among your Polidor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polidor lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Polidor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Polidor in 1971 was 91, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Polidor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polidor 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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