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Podolska Family History

Podolska 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: Podolski, Podolsky, Podolak, Polka, Podgorski, Homolka, Topolski

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Where is the Podolska family from?

You can see how Podolska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podolska family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Podolska families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Podolska family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Podolska's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Podolska families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podolska surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Podolska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Podolska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podolska 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Podolska. 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 2 military records available for the last name Podolska. For the veterans among your Podolska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podolska lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Podolska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Podolska in 1972 was 78, and 68 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podolska 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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