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Podles Family History

Podles 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: Powles, Poles, Pooley, Toles, Rodes, Peoples, Bodley, Lodes, Doles

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Where is the Podles family from?

You can see how Podles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podles family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Podles family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Podles's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Podles families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podles 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 Podles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Podles. 50% of Podles men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Podles women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Podles were Accountant and Operator.

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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
    50%
  • Accountant
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Podles family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Podles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podles 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Podles. 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 44 military records available for the last name Podles. For the veterans among your Podles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podles lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Podles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Podles in 1963 was 82, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podles 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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