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Padolsky Family History

Padolsky 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: Podolsky, Podolski, Polsky, Nadolski, Sadowsky, Sadosky, Pavlovsky

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Where is the Padolsky family from?

You can see how Padolsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Padolsky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Padolsky families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 9 Padolsky families living in New York. This was about 47% of all the recorded Padolsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Padolsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Padolsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Padolsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cabinet Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Padolsky. 100% of Padolsky men worked as a Cabinet Maker and 100% of Padolsky women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Cabinet Maker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Padolsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 694 census records available for the last name Padolsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Padolsky 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Padolsky. 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 79 military records available for the last name Padolsky. For the veterans among your Padolsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Padolsky lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Padolsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Padolsky in 1967 was 65, and 77 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Padolsky ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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