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Podobnik Family History

Podobnik 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: Potocnik, Plotnik, Podolak, Dobrin, Gornik, Pozniak, Olejnik

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Where is the Podobnik family from?

You can see how Podobnik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podobnik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Podobnik families living in Illinois. This was about 17% of all the recorded Podobnik's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Podobnik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podobnik 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 Podobnik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Podobnik. 24% of Podobnik men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Podobnik women worked as a House Work.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Coal Digger
    16%
  • Laborer Concentrator
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

What Podobnik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Podobnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podobnik 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Podobnik. 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 63 military records available for the last name Podobnik. For the veterans among your Podobnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podobnik lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Podobnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Podobnik in 1964 was 74, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Podobnik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podobnik 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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