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Podden Family History

Podden 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: Odden, Bodden, Godden, Rodden, Padden, Bowden, Cowden, Norden, Boden

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Where is the Podden family from?

You can see how Podden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Podden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Podden family living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Podden's in United Kingdom. London and 2 other counties had the highest population of Podden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Podden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podden 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Podden. 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 5 military records available for the last name Podden. For the veterans among your Podden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podden lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2001, in the United States, Podden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Podden in 1980 was 73, and 56 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podden 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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