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Podolan Family History

Podolan 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: Podolak, Pollan, Polan, Dolan, Podoll, Doolan, Toolan, Pooley, Parola

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Where is the Podolan family from?

You can see how Podolan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podolan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Podolan families living in Michigan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Podolan's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Podolan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podolan 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 Podolan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Podolan. 100% of Podolan men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Podolan women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Podolan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Podolan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podolan 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Podolan. 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 39 military records available for the last name Podolan. For the veterans among your Podolan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podolan lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Podolan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Podolan in 1959 was 48, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Podolan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podolan 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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