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Podleska Family History

Podleska 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: Poleski, Podesta, Podlaski, Godleski, Podolski, Polka, Popelka

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Where is the Podleska family from?

You can see how Podleska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podleska family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Podleska family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Podleska's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Podleska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podleska 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 40 census records available for the last name Podleska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podleska 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Podleska. 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 14 military records available for the last name Podleska. For the veterans among your Podleska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podleska lifespan?

Average Podleska life expectancy in 1966 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podleska 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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