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Podges Family History

Podges 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: Porges, Hodges, Rodes, Lodge, Borges, Gorges, Lodes, Hodes, Hodge

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Where is the Podges family from?

You can see how Podges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podges family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Podges families living in Channel Islands. This was about 80% of all the recorded Podges's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Podges families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podges 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 92 census records available for the last name Podges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podges 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Podges. 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 9 military records available for the last name Podges. For the veterans among your Podges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podges lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Podges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Podges in 1974 was 85, and 79 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podges 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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