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Podkowsky Family History

Podkowsky 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: Polkowski, Podolsky, Podolski, Polakowski, Borkowski, Podgorski

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Where is the Podkowsky family from?

You can see how Podkowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podkowsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Podkowsky family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Podkowsky's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Podkowsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podkowsky 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 7 census records available for the last name Podkowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podkowsky 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Podkowsky. 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 3 military records available for the last name Podkowsky. For the veterans among your Podkowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podkowsky lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1998, in the United States, Podkowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Podkowsky in 1992 was 83, and 94 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podkowsky 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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