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Poleo Family History

Poleo 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: Poley, Puleo, Polen, Polo, Poles, Pole, Polek, Pooley, Mole, Leo

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Where is the Poleo family from?

You can see how Poleo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poleo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Poleo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Poleo families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Poleo's in USA. California had the highest population of Poleo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poleo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Poleo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Poleo. 60% of Poleo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Poleo women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    60%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Helper
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Poleo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 568 census records available for the last name Poleo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poleo 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Poleo. 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 116 military records available for the last name Poleo. For the veterans among your Poleo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poleo lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Poleo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Poleo in 1956 was 70, and 85 in 2004.

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