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Podwika Family History

Podwika 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: Polka, Godina, Popik, Rodia, Vodicka, Osika, Popelka, Lodwick, Codina

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Where is the Podwika family from?

You can see how Podwika families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podwika family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Podwika families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Podwika's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Podwika families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podwika 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 Podwika ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Podwika. 100% of Podwika men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Podwika family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Podwika. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podwika 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Podwika. 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 41 military records available for the last name Podwika. For the veterans among your Podwika ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podwika lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Podwika life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Podwika in 1959 was 43, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Podwika

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podwika 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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