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Podhor Family History

Podhor 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: Sochor, Odor, Poor, Hodor, Pochop, Fodor, Podnar, Poynor, Bodor

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Where is the Podhor family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podhor 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 Podhor ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Podhor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podhor 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Podhor. 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 29 military records available for the last name Podhor. For the veterans among your Podhor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podhor lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Podhor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Podhor in 1974 was 90, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podhor 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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