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Podgarski Family History

Podgarski 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: Podgorski, Podgurski, Wodarski, Podlaski, Polanski, Bojarski

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Where is the Podgarski family from?

You can see how Podgarski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podgarski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Podgarski family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Podgarski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Podgarski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podgarski 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 Podgarski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Podgarski. 100% of Podgarski men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Podgarski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Podgarski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podgarski 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Podgarski. 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 11 military records available for the last name Podgarski. For the veterans among your Podgarski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podgarski lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1995, in the United States, Podgarski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Podgarski in 1974 was 84, and 69 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Podgarski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podgarski 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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