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Podesta Family History

Podesta Surname Meaning

Italian (mainly Genoa and Liguria; Podestà): occupational name for a mayor administrator or magistrate podestà.

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


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Where is the Podesta family from?

You can see how Podesta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podesta family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Podesta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Podesta families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Podesta's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Podesta families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podesta 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 Podesta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Podesta. 22% of Podesta men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Podesta women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Podesta were Salesman and Teacher.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    14%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Teacher
    12%

What Podesta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Podesta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podesta 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Podesta. 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 973 military records available for the last name Podesta. For the veterans among your Podesta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podesta lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Podesta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Podesta in 1955 was 37, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Podesta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podesta 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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