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Policano Family History

Policano 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: Politano, Pellicano, Pelican, Polino, Picano, Polich, Pelikan, Solano

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Where is the Policano family from?

You can see how Policano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Policano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Policano families living in Minnesota. This was about 40% of all the recorded Policano's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Policano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Policano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Policano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sales Girl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Policano. 100% of Policano men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Policano women worked as a Sales Girl. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Girl
    100%
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Census Records

There are 390 census records available for the last name Policano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Policano 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Policano. 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 77 military records available for the last name Policano. For the veterans among your Policano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Policano lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Policano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Policano in 1960 was 56, and 71 in 2004.

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