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Podner Family History

Podner 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: Bodner, Poyner, Posner, Codner, Podnar, Porter, Pinner, Power, Penner

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Where is the Podner family from?

You can see how Podner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Podner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Podner families living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Podner's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Podner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podner 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 Podner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Podner. 100% of Podner men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    100%

What Podner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Podner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podner 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Podner. 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 21 military records available for the last name Podner. For the veterans among your Podner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podner lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Podner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Podner in 1966 was 76, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Podner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podner 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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