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Podley Family History

Podley 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: Pooley, Bodley, Padley, Pedley, Poley, Godley, Polley, Powley, Cowley

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Where is the Podley family from?

You can see how Podley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Podley families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Podley family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Podley's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Podley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podley 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 Podley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Podley. 100% of Podley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Podley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Podley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podley 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Podley. 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 12 military records available for the last name Podley. For the veterans among your Podley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podley lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Podley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Podley in 1974 was 73, and 68 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Podley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podley 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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