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Podd Name Meaning

English (Suffolk): nickname from Middle English pode ‘toad’ (Old English padde).

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


Similar surnames: Codd, Todd, Dodd, Pond, Pope, Gadd, Proud, Kidd, Peed, Pott

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Where is the Podd family from?

You can see how Podd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podd family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Podd families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 140 Podd families living in Suffolk. This was about 45% of all the recorded Podd's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Podd families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Podd ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Podd. 20% of Podd men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Podd women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Podd were Farm Labourer Heavy Worker and Domestic Duties Unpaid. .

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    20%
  • School Master
    20%
  • Dock Labourer
    20%
  • Farm Labourer Heavy Worker
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    4%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Podd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podd 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 516 immigration records available for the last name Podd. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 446 military records available for the last name Podd. For the veterans among your Podd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podd lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Podd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Podd in 1963 was 78, and 70 in 2004.

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