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Podgus Family History

Podgus 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: Bogus, Vogus, Boggus, Porges, Rogus, Polus, Fogus, Pogue, Poague

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Where is the Podgus family from?

You can see how Podgus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podgus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Podgus family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Podgus's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Podgus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podgus 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 50 census records available for the last name Podgus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podgus 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Podgus. 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 5 military records available for the last name Podgus. For the veterans among your Podgus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podgus lifespan?

Average Podgus life expectancy in 1994 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podgus 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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