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Podney Family History

Podney 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: Rodney, Pooley, Sidney, Torney, Dolney, Radney, Bodner, Downey

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Where is the Podney family from?

You can see how Podney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podney family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Podney family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Podney's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Podney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Podney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podney 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Podney. 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 7 military records available for the last name Podney. For the veterans among your Podney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podney lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Podney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Podney in 1975 was 87, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podney 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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