Pollitt Family History

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Pollitt Name Meaning

English (Lancashire): from the personal name Pollit, an English vernacular form of the Greek personal name Hippolytos. Compare French Hypolite.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Politz, Pellett, Polito, Polit, Polite, Politte, Boblitt, Tollett

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Pollitt Family Origin

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Pollitt Family Occupations

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Pollitt ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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  • Coal Miner

    5%

  • Cotton Weaver

    3%

  • Boiler Maker

    2%

  • Farmer

    2%

In 1881, the most common Pollitt occupation in the UK was Coal Miner. 5% of Pollitt's were Coal Miners. A less common occupation for the Pollitt family was Farmer. Coal Miner, Cotton Weaver and Boiler Maker were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Pollitt.

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Pollitt Historical Records

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Pollitt Life Expectancy

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