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Podlasky Family History

Podlasky 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: Podrasky, Podlaski, Polasky, Polansky, Polsky, Podolsky, Polosky

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Where is the Podlasky family from?

You can see how Podlasky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podlasky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Podlasky families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Podlasky families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Podlasky's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Podlasky families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podlasky 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 Podlasky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Podlasky. 100% of Podlasky men worked as a Manager and 100% of Podlasky women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Manager
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Podlasky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Podlasky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podlasky 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Podlasky. 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 24 military records available for the last name Podlasky. For the veterans among your Podlasky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podlasky lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Podlasky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Podlasky in 1967 was 83, and 83 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Podlasky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podlasky 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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