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Podoll Name Meaning

German (from Poland): habitational name from the village of Podole in western Poland. Possibly also a shortened and altered form of Polish Jewish or Ukrainian Podolski or Podolsky .

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


Similar surnames: Podolski, Cowell, Podolsky, Monell, Pool, Poole, Poll, Powell

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Where is the Podoll family from?

You can see how Podoll families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podoll family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Podoll families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Podoll family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Podoll's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Podoll families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podoll surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Podoll ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Podoll. 57% of Podoll men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    57%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Operator
    7%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Podoll. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podoll 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Podoll. 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 252 military records available for the last name Podoll. For the veterans among your Podoll ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podoll lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Podoll life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Podoll in 1962 was 79, and 84 in 2004.

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