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Podesky Family History

Podesky 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: Poleski, Podrasky, Potosky, Polsky, Podesta, Volesky, Olesky

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Where is the Podesky family from?

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

There are 85 census records available for the last name Podesky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podesky 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Podesky. 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 23 military records available for the last name Podesky. For the veterans among your Podesky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podesky lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1979, in the United States, Podesky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Podesky in 1974 was 75, and 76 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podesky 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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