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Polos Family History

Polos 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: Poulos, Palos, Poos, Polo, Poles, Pozos, Polus, Polis, Polon, Pulos

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Where is the Polos family from?

You can see how Polos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polos family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Polos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Polos family living in Hampshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Polos's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Polos families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polos 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 Polos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Polos. 22% of Polos men worked as an Owner and 72% of Polos women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Polos were Chef and Clerk.

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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

  • Owner
    22%
  • Cook
    22%
  • Waiter
    16%
  • Chef
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    72%
  • Clerk
    29%

What Polos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 949 census records available for the last name Polos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polos 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 458 immigration records available for the last name Polos. 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 250 military records available for the last name Polos. For the veterans among your Polos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polos lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Polos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Polos in 1945 was 26, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polos 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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