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Podren Family History

Podren 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: Boden, Spoden, Oren, Toren, Roden, Soden, Porten, Goren, Moren

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podren 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 18 census records available for the last name Podren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podren 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Podren. 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 4 military records available for the last name Podren. For the veterans among your Podren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podren lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Podren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Podren in 1969 was 68, and 91 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podren 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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