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Podem Family History

Podem 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: Odem, Rode, Pope, Power, Boden, Rodes, Roder, Spoden, Oder, Bode

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Where is the Podem family from?

You can see how Podem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podem family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Podem family living in Oklahoma. This was 100% of all the recorded Podem's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Podem families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Podem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podem 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Podem. 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 4 military records available for the last name Podem. For the veterans among your Podem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podem lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1997, in the United States, Podem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Podem in 1984 was 81, and 62 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podem 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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