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Poddard Family History

Poddard 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: Goddard, Pollard, Stoddard, Godard, Podnar, Poupard, Woodard, Packard

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Where is the Poddard family from?

You can see how Poddard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poddard family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Poddard families living in London. This was about 89% of all the recorded Poddard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Poddard families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Poddard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poddard 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Poddard. 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 6 military records available for the last name Poddard. For the veterans among your Poddard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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