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Podd Family History

Podd Surname Meaning

English (Suffolk): nickname from Middle English pode ‘toad’ (Old English padde).

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


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Where is the Podd family from?

You can see how Podd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podd family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Podd families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Podd families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Podd's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Podd families in 1911.
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What did your Podd ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Podd. 20% of Podd men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Podd women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Podd were Farm Labourer Heavy Worker and Domestic Duties Unpaid.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    20%
  • School Master
    20%
  • Dock Labourer
    20%
  • Farm Labourer Heavy Worker
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    4%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Podd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podd 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 516 immigration records available for the last name Podd. 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 446 military records available for the last name Podd. For the veterans among your Podd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podd lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Podd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Podd in 1963 was 78, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podd 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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