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Podzimek Family History

Podzimek 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: Ozimek, Kozisek, Mortimer, Prime, Rozek, Portier, Pozniak, Bodmer

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Where is the Podzimek family from?

You can see how Podzimek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podzimek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Podzimek families living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Podzimek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Podzimek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podzimek 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 Podzimek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Podzimek. 25% of Podzimek men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Miner
    25%
  • Foreman
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Podzimek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Podzimek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podzimek 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Podzimek. 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 123 military records available for the last name Podzimek. For the veterans among your Podzimek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podzimek lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Podzimek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Podzimek in 1957 was 33, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Podzimek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podzimek 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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