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Polite Family History

Polite Surname Meaning

French: from a short form of the personal name Hypolite. This surname is very rare in France.

In North America it (also) originated from a transferred use of a shortened form of the French personal (given) name Hypolite as a surname (i.e. as a replacement of the original surname).

In the US it is most common in SC and GA where it is found mainly among African Americans.

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


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Where is the Polite family from?

You can see how Polite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polite family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Polite families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Polite families living in Lancashire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Polite's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Polite families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polite 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 Polite ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Polite. 100% of Polite 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 9,000 census records available for the last name Polite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polite 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 547 immigration records available for the last name Polite. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Polite. For the veterans among your Polite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polite lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Polite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1959. The average life expectancy for Polite in 1949 was 41, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polite 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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