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Podrasky Family History

Podrasky Surname Meaning

Czech (Podraský literary Podhrázký): topographic name for someone living downhill from a village pond or a dam.

It literally refers to the location of an individual being positioned ‘under the dike (or dam)’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Podrasky family from?

You can see how Podrasky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podrasky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Podrasky families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 42% of all the recorded Podrasky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Podrasky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podrasky 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 Podrasky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Podrasky. 21% of Podrasky men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Podrasky women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Podrasky were Clerk and Chambermaid.

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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
    21%
  • Miner
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Dressmaker
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Chambermaid
    23%

What Podrasky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 719 census records available for the last name Podrasky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podrasky 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Podrasky. 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 392 military records available for the last name Podrasky. For the veterans among your Podrasky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podrasky lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Podrasky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Podrasky in 1957 was 49, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podrasky 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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