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Podzamsky Family History

Podzamsky 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: Podrasky, Damsky, Polansky, Podlaski, Podolsky, Adamsky, Rozansky

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Where is the Podzamsky family from?

You can see how Podzamsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podzamsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Podzamsky family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Podzamsky's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Podzamsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podzamsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Podzamsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Podzamsky. 50% of Podzamsky men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Podzamsky women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Janitor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Podzamsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Podzamsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podzamsky 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Podzamsky. 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 24 military records available for the last name Podzamsky. For the veterans among your Podzamsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podzamsky lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Podzamsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Podzamsky in 1972 was 79, and 95 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podzamsky 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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