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Podolney Family History

Podolney 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: Pooley, Dolney, Podolsky, Pokorney, Downey, Dorney, Hooley, Woolley

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Where is the Podolney family from?

You can see how Podolney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podolney family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Podolney family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Podolney's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Podolney families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podolney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Podolney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Podolney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podolney 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Podolney. 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 10 military records available for the last name Podolney. For the veterans among your Podolney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podolney lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1982, in the United States, Podolney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Podolney in 1979 was 56, and 90 in 1982.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podolney 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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