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Pollitz Family History

Pollitz 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: Politz, Pollitt, Wollitz, Pollino, Polito, Politi, Polli, Pollina

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Where is the Pollitz family from?

You can see how Pollitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pollitz family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pollitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Pollitz families living in Illinois. This was about 46% of all the recorded Pollitz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pollitz families in 1880.
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What did your Pollitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pollitz. 43% of Pollitz men worked as a Carpenter and 43% of Pollitz women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pollitz were Clerk and General Office Work. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Winder
    29%
  • General Office Work
    29%
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What Pollitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 968 census records available for the last name Pollitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pollitz 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 466 immigration records available for the last name Pollitz. 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 555 military records available for the last name Pollitz. For the veterans among your Pollitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pollitz lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Pollitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pollitz in 1947 was 34, and 57 in 2003.

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