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Podella Family History

Podella 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: Codella, Podell, Pella, Padilla, Portella, Patella, Powell, Odell

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Where is the Podella family from?

You can see how Podella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podella family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Podella families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Podella families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Podella's in USA. New York had the highest population of Podella families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podella 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 Podella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Podella. 60% of Podella men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Painter
    40%

What Podella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Podella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podella 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Podella. 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 21 military records available for the last name Podella. For the veterans among your Podella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podella lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Podella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Podella in 1969 was 64, and 61 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Podella

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podella 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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