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Podhajsky Family History

Podhajsky 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: Podrasky, Polansky, Podlaski, Podolsky, Polasky, Polanski, Dobransky

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Where is the Podhajsky family from?

You can see how Podhajsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podhajsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Podhajsky families living in Iowa. This was about 80% of all the recorded Podhajsky's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Podhajsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podhajsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Podhajsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Podhajsky. 87% of Podhajsky men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    87%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
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Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Podhajsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podhajsky 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Podhajsky. 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 92 military records available for the last name Podhajsky. For the veterans among your Podhajsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podhajsky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Podhajsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Podhajsky in 1963 was 91, and 84 in 2004.

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