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Podolek Family History

Podolek 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: Podolak, Pooley, Podolski, Pooler, Poole, Podolsky, Podoll, Polek

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Where is the Podolek family from?

You can see how Podolek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podolek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Podolek family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Podolek's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Podolek families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Podolek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podolek 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Podolek. 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 4 military records available for the last name Podolek. For the veterans among your Podolek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podolek lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1979, in the United States, Podolek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Podolek in 1966 was 68, and 53 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podolek 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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