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Podojak Family History

Podojak 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, Dolak, Pozniak, Polak, Podolski, Hodak, Pojar

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Where is the Podojak family from?

You can see how Podojak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podojak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Podojak families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Podojak's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Podojak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podojak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Podojak ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Podojak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podojak 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Podojak. 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 6 military records available for the last name Podojak. For the veterans among your Podojak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podojak lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Podojak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Podojak in 1970 was 72, and 81 in 2004.

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