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Podowski Family History

Podowski 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: Podolski, Popowski, Borowski, Sadowski, Podgorski, Osowski, Kosowski

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Where is the Podowski family from?

You can see how Podowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podowski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Podowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Podowski families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Podowski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Podowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podowski 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 Podowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Podowski. 100% of Podowski men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Podowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 329 census records available for the last name Podowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podowski 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Podowski. 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 116 military records available for the last name Podowski. For the veterans among your Podowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podowski lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Podowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Podowski in 1966 was 50, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Podowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podowski 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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