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Podvorec Family History

Podvorec 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: Poupore, Podgorny, Padmore, Poore, Moore, Dore, Pooley, Poltorak

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Where is the Podvorec family from?

You can see how Podvorec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podvorec family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Podvorec family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Podvorec's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Podvorec families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Podvorec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podvorec 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Podvorec. 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 33 military records available for the last name Podvorec. For the veterans among your Podvorec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podvorec lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Podvorec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Podvorec in 1966 was 73, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podvorec 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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