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Podolsky Family History

Podolsky Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) and Ukrainian; Slovak and Czech (Podolský): habitational name for someone from Podolia in Ukraine (a region which had a large Jewish population from the Middle Ages up to the Second World War; it is named Podolye in Yiddish).

Alternatively, it can refer to a habitational name for someone from any of numerous other places called Podole.

Podolia is known for its historical significance and cultural diversity, particularly regarding its Jewish heritage.

The name Podolský reflects this rich history and connection to the region.

For further reference, see Podolski.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Podolsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podolsky family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Podolsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Podolsky family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Podolsky's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Podolsky families in 1891.
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What did your Podolsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Podolsky. 100% of Podolsky women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Podolsky. 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 964 military records available for the last name Podolsky. For the veterans among your Podolsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podolsky lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Podolsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Podolsky in 1944 was 71, and 82 in 2004.

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