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Podgorney Family History

Podgorney Name 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: Podgorny, Pokorney, Dorney, Podgorski, Pokorny, Gorney, Odiorne

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Where is the Podgorney family from?

You can see how Podgorney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podgorney family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Podgorney families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Podgorney's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Podgorney families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podgorney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Podgorney ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Podgorney ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Podgorney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podgorney 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Podgorney. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Podgorney. For the veterans among your Podgorney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podgorney lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1997, in the United States, Podgorney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Podgorney in 1975 was 66, and 79 in 1997.

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