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Podall Family History

Podall 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: Podoll, Podell, Dowdall, Foxall, Powell, Odell, Bodell, Goodall, Poll

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Where is the Podall family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Podall. 64% of Podall 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
    64%
  • Farm Hand
    19%
  • Farm Work
    19%

What Podall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 240 census records available for the last name Podall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podall 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Podall. 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 19 military records available for the last name Podall. For the veterans among your Podall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podall lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Podall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Podall in 1964 was 82, and 85 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Podall

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podall 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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