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Podalski Family History

Podalski 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: Podolski, Polanski, Kowalski, Rogalski, Goralski, Wodarski, Podlaski

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Where is the Podalski family from?

You can see how Podalski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podalski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Podalski family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Podalski's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Podalski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podalski 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 Podalski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machine Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Podalski. 100% of Podalski men worked as a Machine Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

What Podalski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Podalski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podalski 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Podalski. 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 35 military records available for the last name Podalski. For the veterans among your Podalski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podalski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Podalski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Podalski in 1963 was 76, and 31 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Podalski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podalski 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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