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Podwinski Family History

Podwinski 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: Nowinski, Konwinski, Sowinski, Wodzinski, Polinski, Rowinski

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Where is the Podwinski family from?

You can see how Podwinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podwinski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Podwinski families living in Nebraska. This was about 75% of all the recorded Podwinski's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Podwinski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podwinski 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 Podwinski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Podwinski. 100% of Podwinski 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 Podwinski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Podwinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podwinski 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Podwinski. 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 18 military records available for the last name Podwinski. For the veterans among your Podwinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podwinski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Podwinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Podwinski in 1963 was 71, and 77 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podwinski 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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