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Poodry Family History

Poodry 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: Pooley, Goody, Moody, Woody, Foody, Mondry, Poor, Bowdry, Moudry

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Where is the Poodry family from?

You can see how Poodry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poodry family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Poodry families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Poodry's in USA. New York had the highest population of Poodry families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poodry 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 Poodry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Handicraft Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Poodry. 50% of Poodry men worked as a Miner and 43% of Poodry women worked as a Handicraft Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Poodry were Laborer and Maid.

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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

  • Miner
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Handicraft Worker
    43%
  • Houseworker
    29%
  • Maid
    29%

What Poodry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Poodry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poodry 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Poodry. 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 259 military records available for the last name Poodry. For the veterans among your Poodry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poodry lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Poodry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Poodry in 1966 was 64, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poodry 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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