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Politt Family History

Politt Surname 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: Plitt, Polito, Politi, Politz, Pollitt, Polit, Politte, Polite, Polich, Pott

707	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
77	Military Records
58	Immigration Records
406	Census and Voter Lists
471	Member Trees

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Where is the Politt family from?

You can see how Politt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Politt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Politt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Politt families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Politt's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Politt families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Politt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What did your Politt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Politt.

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Unpaid domestic duties

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Census Record

There are 406 census records available for the last name Politt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Politt census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 58 immigration records available for the last name Politt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 77 military records available for the last name Politt. For the veterans among your Politt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Politt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Politt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Politt in 1966 was 69, and 81 in 2000.

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Politt Surname Meaning

Where is the Politt family from?

What did your Politt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Politt.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Unpaid domestic duties

100%

What Politt family records will you find?

What is the average Politt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Politt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Politt in 1966 was 69, and 81 in 2000.

Politt Family History

Politt Surname Meaning

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Politt Surname Meaning

1,000 record(s) for Politt

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Where is the Politt family from?

What did your Politt ancestors do for a living?

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Politt family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Politt lifespan?

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