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Podboy Family History

Podboy 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: Godoy, Godby, Corboy, Podany, Bomboy, Pombo, Conboy, Godbey, Pomroy

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Where is the Podboy family from?

You can see how Podboy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podboy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Podboy families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Podboy's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Podboy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podboy 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 Podboy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Podboy. 34% of Podboy men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Truck
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Podboy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Podboy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podboy 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Podboy. 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 126 military records available for the last name Podboy. For the veterans among your Podboy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podboy lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Podboy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Podboy in 1964 was 84, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Podboy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podboy 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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