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Podwils Family History

Podwils 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: Powis, Pudwill, Rodis, Pontius, Powell, Godsil, Goodwill, Bodily

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Where is the Podwils family from?

You can see how Podwils families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podwils family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Podwils family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Podwils's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Podwils families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podwils 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 16 census records available for the last name Podwils. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podwils 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Podwils. 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 3 military records available for the last name Podwils. For the veterans among your Podwils ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podwils lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1978, in the United States, Podwils life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Podwils in 1966 was 48, and 88 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podwils 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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