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Podulka Family History

Podulka 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: Padula, Polka, Popelka, Pedulla, Dulka, Pola, Padilla, Podolski, Polk

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Where is the Podulka family from?

You can see how Podulka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podulka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Podulka families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Podulka's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Podulka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podulka 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 Podulka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bartender and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Podulka. 50% of Podulka men worked as a Bartender and 100% of Podulka women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Bartender
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Podulka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Podulka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podulka 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Podulka. 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 54 military records available for the last name Podulka. For the veterans among your Podulka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podulka lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Podulka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Podulka in 1962 was 75, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Podulka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podulka 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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