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Podwoski Family History

Podwoski 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: Podolski, Podgorski, Podlaski, Polanski, Poleski, Pokorski, Potocki

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Where is the Podwoski family from?

You can see how Podwoski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podwoski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Podwoski families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Podwoski family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Podwoski's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Podwoski families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podwoski 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 Podwoski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Podwoski. 60% of Podwoski men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Podwoski women worked as a House Work.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

What Podwoski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Podwoski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podwoski 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Podwoski. 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 29 military records available for the last name Podwoski. For the veterans among your Podwoski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podwoski lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Podwoski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Podwoski in 1969 was 65, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Podwoski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podwoski 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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