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Podmore Family History

Podmore Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Podmore in Staffordshire which derives from Old English pode ‘toad’ + mōr ‘moor’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Podmore family from?

You can see how Podmore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podmore family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Podmore families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 452 Podmore families living in Staffordshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Podmore's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Podmore families in 1891.
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What did your Podmore ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Podmore. 26% of Podmore men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Podmore women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Podmore were Retired and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    26%
  • Joiner
    8%
  • Gardener
    8%
  • Retired
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Podmore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podmore 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Podmore. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Podmore. For the veterans among your Podmore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podmore lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Podmore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Podmore in 1955 was 59, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podmore 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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