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Podlack Family History

Podlack 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: Polack, Pollack, Polak, Plack, Pollock, Bidlack, Podlaski, Polacek

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Where is the Podlack family from?

You can see how Podlack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podlack family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Podlack family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Podlack's in USA. California had the highest population of Podlack families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podlack surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Podlack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podlack 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Podlack. 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 1 military records available for the last name Podlack. For the veterans among your Podlack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podlack lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Podlack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Podlack in 1963 was 81, and 81 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podlack 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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