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Podgornoff Family History

Podgornoff 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: Podgorny, Todoroff, Bogdanoff, Podgorski, Fornoff, Doroff, Pottorff

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Where is the Podgornoff family from?

You can see how Podgornoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podgornoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Podgornoff family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Podgornoff's in USA. California had the highest population of Podgornoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podgornoff 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 41 census records available for the last name Podgornoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podgornoff 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Podgornoff. 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 4 military records available for the last name Podgornoff. For the veterans among your Podgornoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podgornoff lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2000, in the United States, Podgornoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Podgornoff in 1981 was 87, and 73 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podgornoff 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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