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Polte Family History

Polte 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: Polt, Pulte, Holte, Porte, Bolte, Ponte, Polce, Nolte, Pote, Pole

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Where is the Polte family from?

You can see how Polte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polte family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Polte families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Polte family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Polte's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Polte families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polte surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Polte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Polte. 100% of Polte men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Polte women worked as a Secretary. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Polte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polte 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Polte. 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 294 military records available for the last name Polte. For the veterans among your Polte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polte lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Polte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Polte in 1966 was 69, and 88 in 2003.

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