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Podel Family History

Podel 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: Godel, Model, Poel, Hodel, Powel, Podell, Borel, Rode, Peel, Pope

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Where is the Podel family from?

You can see how Podel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Podel families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Podel's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Podel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podel 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 Podel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Podel. 100% of Podel men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Podel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Podel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podel 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Podel. 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 43 military records available for the last name Podel. For the veterans among your Podel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Podel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Podel in 1966 was 70, and 39 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Podel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podel 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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