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Podger Family History

Podger Surname Meaning

Perhaps from Middle English podagre podager ‘gout’ for someone afflicted with it, but without medieval evidence for the surname, this explanation is uncertain.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Podger family from?

You can see how Podger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Podger families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 12 Podger families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Podger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Podger families in 1911.
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What did your Podger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Podger. 34% of Podger men worked as a Bricklayer and 68% of Podger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Podger were Carpenter joiner and Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Bricklayer
    34%
  • Stockbroker
    34%
  • Carpenter joiner
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Podger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podger 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 634 immigration records available for the last name Podger. 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 468 military records available for the last name Podger. For the veterans among your Podger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Podger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Podger in 1962 was 71, and 105 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podger 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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