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Podroza Family History

Podroza 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: Podraza, Pedroza, Pedrosa, Pedraza, Parola, Corona, Roza, Porro

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Where is the Podroza family from?

You can see how Podroza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podroza family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Podroza families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Podroza's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Podroza families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podroza 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 Podroza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Podroza. 100% of Podroza men worked as a Shipping Clerk.

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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

  • Shipping Clerk
    100%

What Podroza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Podroza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podroza 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Podroza. 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 23 military records available for the last name Podroza. For the veterans among your Podroza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podroza lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1985, in the United States, Podroza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Podroza in 1963 was 78, and 75 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Podroza

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podroza 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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