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Podbury Family History

Podbury Surname Meaning

Of uncertain origin; perhaps from Panborough (Somerset) which is recorded as Padenberia in 1086 and Patheneberg in 1227.

It derives from an uncertain first element + Old English beorg ‘hill’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Podbury family from?

You can see how Podbury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podbury family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Podbury families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Podbury families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Podbury's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Podbury families in 1911.
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What did your Podbury ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Podbury. 100% of Podbury men worked as a Carpenter and 85% of Podbury women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Factory Hand
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Podbury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podbury 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Podbury. 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 61 military records available for the last name Podbury. For the veterans among your Podbury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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