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Podolny Family History

Podolny 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, Pokorny, Nadolny, Podgorny, Podany, Podolsky, Podoll, Podolak

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Where is the Podolny family from?

You can see how Podolny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podolny family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Podolny families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Podolny's in USA. New York had the highest population of Podolny families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podolny 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 90 census records available for the last name Podolny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podolny 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Podolny. 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 29 military records available for the last name Podolny. For the veterans among your Podolny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podolny lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Podolny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Podolny in 1968 was 69, and 78 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podolny 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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