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Polzella Family History

Polzella 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: Portella, Colella, Polselli, Paolella, Vozzella, Porcella, Pezzella

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Where is the Polzella family from?

You can see how Polzella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polzella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Polzella families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Polzella's in USA. New York had the highest population of Polzella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polzella 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 Polzella ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    30%
  • New Worker
    20%

What Polzella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 286 census records available for the last name Polzella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polzella 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Polzella. 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 98 military records available for the last name Polzella. For the veterans among your Polzella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polzella lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Polzella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Polzella in 1966 was 59, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Polzella

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polzella 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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