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Podar Family History

Podar 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: Pomar, Pojar, Podnar, Godar, Omar, Boda, Power, Posa, Roder, Pear

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Where is the Podar family from?

You can see how Podar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Podar families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Podar's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Podar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podar 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 Podar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Servant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Podar. 100% of Podar women worked as a Servant.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Podar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Podar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podar 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Podar. 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 14 military records available for the last name Podar. For the veterans among your Podar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podar lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Podar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Podar in 1973 was 83, and 90 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Podar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podar 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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