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Podell Family History

Podell Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Podell family from?

You can see how Podell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Podell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Podell families living in Breconshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Podell's in United Kingdom. Breconshire had the highest population of Podell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podell 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 Podell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Podell. 20% of Podell men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Podell women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Podell were Cutter and Typist.

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Proprietor
    11%
  • Lawyer
    9%
  • Cutter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Sales Clerk
    23%
  • Typist
    23%

What Podell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 972 census records available for the last name Podell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podell 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 544 immigration records available for the last name Podell. 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 326 military records available for the last name Podell. For the veterans among your Podell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Podell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Podell in 1962 was 75, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Podell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podell 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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