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Pollotta Family History

Pollotta 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: Polletta, Pallotta, Pollitt, Colletta, Pollett, Paliotta, Colloton

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Where is the Pollotta family from?

You can see how Pollotta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pollotta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pollotta families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pollotta's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pollotta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pollotta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pollotta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Mill Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pollotta. 85% of Pollotta men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pollotta women worked as a Mill Worker. .

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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
    85%
  • Operator
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Mill Worker
    100%
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What Pollotta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Pollotta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pollotta 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Pollotta. 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 28 military records available for the last name Pollotta. For the veterans among your Pollotta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pollotta lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Pollotta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pollotta in 1961 was 58, and 72 in 2004.

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