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Polvino Family History

Polvino 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: Pollino, Polino, Potvin, Polin, Molino, Polito, Golino, Alvino

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Where is the Polvino family from?

You can see how Polvino families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polvino family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Polvino families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 16 Polvino families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Polvino's in USA. New York had the highest population of Polvino families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polvino surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Polvino ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Polvino. 44% of Polvino men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Polvino women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Polvino were Salesman and Groc Clerk. .

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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
    44%
  • Undertaker
    18%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Groc Clerk
    34%
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What Polvino family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 609 census records available for the last name Polvino. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polvino 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Polvino. 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 89 military records available for the last name Polvino. For the veterans among your Polvino ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polvino lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Polvino life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Polvino in 1957 was 43, and 89 in 2004.

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