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Podman Family History

Podman 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: Polman, Bodman, Todman, Rodman, Godman, Norman, Bowman, Notman, Osman

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Where is the Podman family from?

You can see how Podman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Podman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Podman families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Podman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Podman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podman 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 Podman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Podman. 100% of Podman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Podman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Podman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podman 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Podman. 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 6 military records available for the last name Podman. For the veterans among your Podman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podman lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1997, in the United States, Podman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Podman in 1981 was 72, and 91 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Podman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podman 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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