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Pollett Family History

Pollett Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): variant of Pollitt.

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


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Where is the Pollett family from?

You can see how Pollett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pollett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pollett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 378 Pollett families living in Lancashire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Pollett's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Pollett families in 1891.
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What did your Pollett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Hewer (below) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pollett. 50% of Pollett men worked as a Coal Hewer (below) and 78% of Pollett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pollett were Poultry Farmer and Incapacitated.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Coal Hewer (below)
    50%
  • Poultry Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Pollett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pollett 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 Pollett. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pollett. For the veterans among your Pollett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pollett lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Pollett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pollett in 1951 was 51, and 24 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pollett 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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