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Podwell Family History

Podwell 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: Powell, Rodwell, Bodwell, Popwell, Podell, Oswell, Kidwell, Boswell

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Where is the Podwell family from?

You can see how Podwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podwell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Podwell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Podwell family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Podwell's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Podwell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podwell 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 114 census records available for the last name Podwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podwell 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Podwell. 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 6 military records available for the last name Podwell. For the veterans among your Podwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podwell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Podwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Podwell in 1968 was 52, and 91 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Podwell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podwell 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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