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Podstawa Family History

Podstawa 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: Pestana, Podesta, Podraza, Posada, Postal, Postma, Postema, Moustafa

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Where is the Podstawa family from?

You can see how Podstawa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podstawa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Podstawa family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Podstawa's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Podstawa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podstawa 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 31 census records available for the last name Podstawa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podstawa 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 Podstawa. 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 10 military records available for the last name Podstawa. For the veterans among your Podstawa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podstawa lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Podstawa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Podstawa in 1964 was 79, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podstawa 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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