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Podorsky Family History

Podorsky 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: Podolsky, Podolski, Podgorski, Pokorski, Polonsky, Pomorski, Podrasky

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podorsky 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 54 census records available for the last name Podorsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podorsky 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Podorsky. 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 13 military records available for the last name Podorsky. For the veterans among your Podorsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podorsky lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2000, in the United States, Podorsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Podorsky in 1956 was 54, and 80 in 2000.

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