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Polta Family History

Polta 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: Pola, Polt, Polka, Porta, Folta, Nolta, Port, Pott, Cotta, Post

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Where is the Polta family from?

You can see how Polta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polta family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Polta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Polta families living in London. This was about 94% of all the recorded Polta's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Polta families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polta 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 Polta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Polta. 67% of Polta men worked as a 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

  • Clerk
    67%
  • Miner
    34%

What Polta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 650 census records available for the last name Polta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polta 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Polta. 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 57 military records available for the last name Polta. For the veterans among your Polta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polta lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Polta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Polta in 1953 was 42, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Polta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polta 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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