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Politis Family History

Politis Surname Meaning

Greek: shortened form of medieval Greek Konstantinoupolitēs a habitational name for someone from Constantinople.

Greek politēs literally means ‘citizen city dweller’.

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


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Where is the Politis family from?

You can see how Politis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Politis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Politis families living in Illinois. This was about 15% of all the recorded Politis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Politis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Politis 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 Politis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Politis. 25% of Politis men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Politis women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Politis were Cook and Secretary.

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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
    25%
  • Waiter
    19%
  • Manager
    14%
  • Cook
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Secretary
    23%

What Politis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Politis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Politis 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Politis. 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 528 military records available for the last name Politis. For the veterans among your Politis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Politis lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Politis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Politis in 1959 was 40, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Politis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Politis 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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