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Podkonyak Family History

Podkonyak 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: Podolak, Poltorak, Pozniak, Pokorny, Konya, Podgorny, Podany

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Where is the Podkonyak family from?

You can see how Podkonyak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podkonyak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Podkonyak family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Podkonyak's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Podkonyak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podkonyak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Podkonyak ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Podkonyak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podkonyak 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Podkonyak. 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 39 military records available for the last name Podkonyak. For the veterans among your Podkonyak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podkonyak lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Podkonyak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Podkonyak in 1977 was 88, and 90 in 2003.

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