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Podkowa Family History

Podkowa 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: Pokora, Yokota, Polka, Pedrosa, Pankow, Moskwa, Godown, Rockow

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Where is the Podkowa family from?

You can see how Podkowa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podkowa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Podkowa families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Podkowa's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Podkowa families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Podkowa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podkowa 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Podkowa. 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 72 military records available for the last name Podkowa. For the veterans among your Podkowa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podkowa lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Podkowa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Podkowa in 1961 was 30, and 49 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podkowa 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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