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Podesla Family History

Podesla 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: Podesta, Rodela, Codella, Podell, Rodes, Posa, Pola, Perla, Godel

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Podesla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podesla 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Podesla. 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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There are 5 military records available for the last name Podesla. For the veterans among your Podesla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podesla lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Podesla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Podesla in 1979 was 76, and 79 in 2001.

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