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Podschweit Family History

Podschweit 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: Mondschein, Boschert, Schwein, Schwent, Schweitz, Poeschel, Posch

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Where is the Podschweit family from?

You can see how Podschweit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podschweit family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Podschweit families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Podschweit's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Podschweit families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podschweit 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 30 census records available for the last name Podschweit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podschweit 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Podschweit. 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 37 military records available for the last name Podschweit. For the veterans among your Podschweit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podschweit lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Podschweit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Podschweit in 1964 was 67, and 84 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podschweit 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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