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Pollpeter Family History

Pollpeter 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: Hollopeter, Billeter, Poller, Pallister, Polster, Pollinger

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Where is the Pollpeter family from?

You can see how Pollpeter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pollpeter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pollpeter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Pollpeter families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Pollpeter's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Pollpeter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pollpeter 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 Pollpeter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pollpeter. 50% of Pollpeter men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Pollpeter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Pollpeter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pollpeter 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Pollpeter. 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 156 military records available for the last name Pollpeter. For the veterans among your Pollpeter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pollpeter lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Pollpeter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pollpeter in 1956 was 53, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pollpeter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pollpeter 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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