Polos Surname History

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Italy

Early Origins of the Polos family

The surname Polos was first found in Bolgna (Latin: Bononia), the largest city and the capital of Emilia-Romagna Region. The famous University of Bolgna was founded in the 11th century, by the 13th century the student body was nearly 10,000. Dante and Petrarch studied there. Tisso was tried there for 1564 for writing satirical poems. Bologna naturally, is famous for its sausages. But many noted scholars were born there. In those ancient times only persons of rank, the podesta, clergy, city officials, army officers, artists, landowners were entered into the records. To be recorded at this time was in itself a family honor.

Early History of the Polos family

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Polos Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Poletti, Poleti, Paoleti, Paoletti, Polo, Paolinelli, Pauletti, Pauletto and many more.

Early Notables of the Polos family

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Polos migration to Canada +

Polos Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

George Polos, who landed in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1898
Harry Polos, who arrived in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1898
Hrynko Polos, who landed in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1898
Pearl Pelaschuk Polos, who arrived in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1898