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Podesek Family History

Podesek 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: Pesek, Podesta, Polasek, Rodes, Petek, Poteet, Modesto, Poleski

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Where is the Podesek family from?

You can see how Podesek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podesek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Podesek family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Podesek's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Podesek families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Podesek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podesek 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Podesek. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Podesek. For the veterans among your Podesek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podesek lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2001, in the United States, Podesek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Podesek in 1984 was 74, and 53 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podesek 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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