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Poleto Family History

Poleto Name 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: Polito, Toledo, Loreto, Prieto, Pilato, Polt, Plato, Porto, Pluto

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Where is the Poleto family from?

You can see how Poleto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poleto family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Poleto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Poleto families living in New Jersey. This was about 22% of all the recorded Poleto's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Poleto families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poleto 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 Poleto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Poleto. 53% of Poleto men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Poleto women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Poleto were Salesman and Housewife. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    53%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Helper
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Poleto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poleto 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Poleto. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 146 military records available for the last name Poleto. For the veterans among your Poleto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poleto lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Poleto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Poleto in 1962 was 55, and 74 in 2004.

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