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Podeszwa Family History

Podeszwa 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, Podraza, Potenza, Rodes, Posa, Modesto, Poleski, Lodes

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Where is the Podeszwa family from?

You can see how Podeszwa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podeszwa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Podeszwa families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Podeszwa's in USA. New York had the highest population of Podeszwa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podeszwa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Podeszwa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Kitcher Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Podeszwa. 56% of Podeszwa men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Podeszwa women worked as a Kitcher Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Podeszwa were New Worker and Assembler.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Inspector
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Kitcher Work
    50%
  • Assembler
    50%

What Podeszwa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Podeszwa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podeszwa 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Podeszwa. 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 124 military records available for the last name Podeszwa. For the veterans among your Podeszwa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podeszwa lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Podeszwa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Podeszwa in 1964 was 38, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podeszwa 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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