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Podgers Family History

Podgers 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: Odgers, Rodgers, Porges, Sodders, Potters, Rogers, Bongers, Rodger

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Where is the Podgers family from?

You can see how Podgers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podgers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Podgers families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Podgers families living in Ontario. This was about 40% of all the recorded Podgers's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Podgers families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podgers 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 Podgers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Podgers. 35% of Podgers men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Podgers women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Podgers were Farmer and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • Maid
    17%

What Podgers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 918 census records available for the last name Podgers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podgers 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Podgers. 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 168 military records available for the last name Podgers. For the veterans among your Podgers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podgers lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Podgers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Podgers in 1964 was 74, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podgers 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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