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Podelsky Family History

Podelsky 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: Podolsky, Podolski, Podrasky, Polsky, Poleski, Kovalsky, Popelka

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Where is the Podelsky family from?

You can see how Podelsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podelsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Podelsky families living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Podelsky's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Podelsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podelsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Podelsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Podelsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podelsky 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Podelsky. 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 11 military records available for the last name Podelsky. For the veterans among your Podelsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podelsky lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1979, in the United States, Podelsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Podelsky in 1977 was 74, and 75 in 1979.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podelsky 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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