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Podheiser Family History

Podheiser 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: Olheiser, Peiser, Preiser, Heiser, Pothier, Potteiger, Fronheiser

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Where is the Podheiser family from?

You can see how Podheiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podheiser family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Podheiser family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Podheiser's in USA. New York had the highest population of Podheiser families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podheiser 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 25 census records available for the last name Podheiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podheiser 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Podheiser. 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 4 military records available for the last name Podheiser. For the veterans among your Podheiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podheiser lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Podheiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Podheiser in 1966 was 68, and 67 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podheiser 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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