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Podlager Family History

Podlager 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: Plager, Prager, Bolger, Planer, Plater, Pooler, Oliger, Pohler

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Where is the Podlager family from?

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

What did your Podlager ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Podlager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podlager 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Podlager. 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 7 military records available for the last name Podlager. For the veterans among your Podlager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podlager lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1992, in the United States, Podlager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Podlager in 1972 was 85, and 79 in 1992.

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