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Podlesny Family History

Podlesny 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: Pooley, Poleski, Bodley, Pollen, Padley, Pedley, Poley, Oglesby

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Where is the Podlesny family from?

You can see how Podlesny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podlesny family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Podlesny families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 26% of all the recorded Podlesny's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Podlesny families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podlesny 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 Podlesny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Podlesny. 55% of Podlesny men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Podlesny women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    55%
  • Miner
    28%
  • Proprietor
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Podlesny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 321 census records available for the last name Podlesny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podlesny 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Podlesny. 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 231 military records available for the last name Podlesny. For the veterans among your Podlesny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podlesny lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Podlesny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Podlesny in 1959 was 54, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podlesny 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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