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Poddie Family History

Poddie 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: Boddie, Peddie, Geddie, Goldie, Condie, Rodie, Peddle, Hodde, Addie

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Where is the Poddie family from?

You can see how Poddie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poddie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Poddie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Poddie family living in Angus. This was about 50% of all the recorded Poddie's in Scotland. Angus and 1 other county had the highest population of Poddie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poddie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Poddie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poddie 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Poddie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Poddie. For the veterans among your Poddie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poddie lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poddie 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poddie

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