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Polio Family History

Polio Name Meaning

Hispanic (mainly El Salvador): perhaps a nickname from Spanish polio a short form of poliomyelitis desease that often causes paralysis or from polio ‘felty germander’ a sub-shrub and herb native to the western Mediterranean region whose leaves are used in cooking and for medicine.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Polin, Polito, Poli, Polino, Polit, Polo, Bolio, Folio, Polis, Pollio

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Where is the Polio family from?

You can see how Polio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polio family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Polio families living in New York. This was about 23% of all the recorded Polio's in USA. New York had the highest population of Polio families in 1920.
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What did your Polio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and File Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Polio. 28% of Polio men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Polio women worked as a File Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Polio were Manager and 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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Helper
    12%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • File Clerk
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
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What Polio family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 722 census records available for the last name Polio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polio 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Polio. 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 122 military records available for the last name Polio. For the veterans among your Polio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polio lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Polio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Polio in 1947 was 47, and 88 in 2004.

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