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Podnar Family History

Podnar Surname Meaning

Slovenian and Croatian: from German Bodner 1 or a topographic name from Slovenian dialect poden ‘bottom (of a valley)’ a word of German origin.

As a Slovenian surname, it may also be a habitational name for someone from the valley of Poden (German Bodental) in southern Carinthia, Austria, near the border with Slovenia.

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


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Where is the Podnar family from?

You can see how Podnar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podnar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Podnar families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 26% of all the recorded Podnar's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Podnar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podnar 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 Podnar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Podnar. 34% of Podnar men worked as a Miner and 50% of Podnar women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Podnar were Baker and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    34%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Labor
    17%
  • Baker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Podnar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 523 census records available for the last name Podnar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podnar 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 272 immigration records available for the last name Podnar. 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 188 military records available for the last name Podnar. For the veterans among your Podnar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podnar lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Podnar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Podnar in 1951 was 47, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podnar 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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