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Podwill Family History

Podwill 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: Pudwill, Powell, Goodwill, Rodwell, Dodrill, Polhill, Bodwell, Podoll

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Where is the Podwill family from?

You can see how Podwill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podwill family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Podwill families living in North Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Podwill's in USA. North Dakota and 1 other state had the highest population of Podwill families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podwill 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 33 census records available for the last name Podwill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podwill 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Podwill. 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 Podwill. For the veterans among your Podwill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podwill lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Podwill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Podwill in 1964 was 46, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podwill 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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