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Polido Family History

Polido 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, Polino, Pulido, Polich, Toledo, Polin, Pollino, Soldo, Salido

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Where is the Polido family from?

You can see how Polido families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polido family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Polido families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Polido family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Polido's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Polido families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polido surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Polido ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Polido. 67% of Polido 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Carpenter
    34%
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Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Polido. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polido 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Polido. 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 47 military records available for the last name Polido. For the veterans among your Polido ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polido lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Polido life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Polido in 1963 was 50, and 49 in 2003.

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