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Podbielski Family History

Podbielski Surname Meaning

Polish: habitational name for someone from any of the places called Podbiel or Podbiele in Masovian Podlaskie and Greater Poland voivodeships.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Podbielski family from?

You can see how Podbielski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podbielski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Podbielski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Podbielski families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Podbielski's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Podbielski families in 1911.
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What did your Podbielski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Podbielski. 60% of Podbielski men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Podbielski women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Podbielski were Machinist and Sales Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Labor
    12%
  • Tool Maker
    8%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Sales Clerk
    50%

What Podbielski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 537 census records available for the last name Podbielski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podbielski 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 304 immigration records available for the last name Podbielski. 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 615 military records available for the last name Podbielski. For the veterans among your Podbielski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podbielski lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Podbielski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Podbielski in 1957 was 66, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podbielski 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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