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Podlish Family History

Podlish 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: Polish, Polich, Popish, Polis, English, Rodich, Parrish, Solis, Rodis

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Where is the Podlish family from?

You can see how Podlish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podlish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Podlish family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Podlish's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Podlish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podlish 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 33 census records available for the last name Podlish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podlish 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 Podlish. 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 6 military records available for the last name Podlish. For the veterans among your Podlish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podlish lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2003, in the United States, Podlish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Podlish in 1988 was 87, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Podlish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podlish 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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