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Podson Family History

Podson 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: Posson, Hodson, Polson, Dodson, Popson, Parson, Goodson, Person

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Where is the Podson family from?

You can see how Podson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Podson family living in Alabama. This was about 20% of all the recorded Podson's in USA. Alabama and 4 other states had the highest population of Podson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podson 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 85 census records available for the last name Podson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podson 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 Podson. 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 Podson. For the veterans among your Podson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Podson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Podson in 1966 was 65, and 79 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podson 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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