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Polnett Family History

Polnett 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: Pollett, Follett, Tollett, Hodnett, Pallett, Pellett, Poinsett

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Where is the Polnett family from?

You can see how Polnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polnett family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Polnett family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Polnett's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Polnett families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polnett 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 Polnett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Polnett. 100% of Polnett men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Polnett women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Polnett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Polnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polnett 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Polnett. 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 19 military records available for the last name Polnett. For the veterans among your Polnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polnett lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Polnett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Polnett in 1973 was 77, and 29 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Polnett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polnett 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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