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Podey Family History

Podey 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: Posey, Poley, Povey, Bodey, Pooley, Rode, Pope, Paley, Power, Boden

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Where is the Podey family from?

You can see how Podey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Podey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Podey families living in Alabama. This was about 75% of all the recorded Podey's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Podey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podey 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 Podey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Podey. 100% of Podey men worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Operator
    100%

What Podey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Podey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podey 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Podey. 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 9 military records available for the last name Podey. For the veterans among your Podey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podey lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Podey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Podey in 1969 was 64, and 79 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Podey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podey 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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