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Podlesnik Family History

Podlesnik 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: Lesnik, Olejnik, Poleski, Podlaski, Olenik, Godleski, Zeleznik

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Where is the Podlesnik family from?

You can see how Podlesnik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podlesnik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Podlesnik family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Podlesnik's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Podlesnik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podlesnik 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 Podlesnik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Podlesnik. 100% of Podlesnik men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Podlesnik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Podlesnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podlesnik 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Podlesnik. 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 57 military records available for the last name Podlesnik. For the veterans among your Podlesnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podlesnik lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Podlesnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Podlesnik in 1966 was 84, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Podlesnik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podlesnik 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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