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Podeski Family History

Podeski 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: Poleski, Podolski, Modjeski, Podesta, Podlaski, Polski, Oleski

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Where is the Podeski family from?

You can see how Podeski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podeski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Podeski families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Podeski families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Podeski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Podeski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podeski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Podeski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Podeski. 100% of Podeski men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Podeski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Podeski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podeski 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Podeski. 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 5 military records available for the last name Podeski. For the veterans among your Podeski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podeski lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1989, in the United States, Podeski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Podeski in 1978 was 89, and 45 in 1989.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podeski 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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