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Podack Family History

Podack 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: Polack, Pack, Boback, Polak, Womack, Plack, Hodak, Radack, Kopack

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Where is the Podack family from?

You can see how Podack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podack family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Podack families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Podack families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Podack's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Podack families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podack 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 50 census records available for the last name Podack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podack 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Podack. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Podack. For the veterans among your Podack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podack lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1995, in the United States, Podack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Podack in 1973 was 70, and 91 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podack 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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