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Polvere Family History

Polvere 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: Pulver, Poller, Mollere, Colvert, Polzer, Olvera, Colver, Olver

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Where is the Polvere family from?

You can see how Polvere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polvere family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Polvere families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Polvere families living in Massachusetts. This was about 13% of all the recorded Polvere's in USA. Massachusetts and 3 other states had the highest population of Polvere families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polvere surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Polvere ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Polvere. 50% of Polvere men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Polvere women worked as a New 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
    50%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 342 census records available for the last name Polvere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polvere 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Polvere. 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 71 military records available for the last name Polvere. For the veterans among your Polvere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polvere lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Polvere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Polvere in 1964 was 69, and 80 in 2003.

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