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Podlewski Family History

Podlewski 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: Godlewski, Poleski, Poplawski, Podlaski, Godleski, Polanski, Podolski

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Where is the Podlewski family from?

You can see how Podlewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podlewski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Podlewski families living in Michigan. This was about 26% of all the recorded Podlewski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Podlewski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podlewski 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 Podlewski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Podlewski. 56% of Podlewski men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    56%
  • Laborer
    45%

What Podlewski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 627 census records available for the last name Podlewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podlewski 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Podlewski. 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 223 military records available for the last name Podlewski. For the veterans among your Podlewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podlewski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Podlewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Podlewski in 1963 was 75, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Podlewski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podlewski 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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