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Podge Family History

Podge 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: Lodge, Hodge, Dodge, Pogge, Fodge, Bodge, Poage, Pong, Loge, Rode

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Where is the Podge family from?

You can see how Podge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podge family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Podge families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Podge family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Podge's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Podge families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podge 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 232 census records available for the last name Podge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podge 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Podge. 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 13 military records available for the last name Podge. For the veterans among your Podge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podge lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Podge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Podge in 1976 was 50, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podge 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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