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Podol Family History

Podol 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: Pool, Podoll, Popov, Pol, Godel, Wool, Bodo, Pohl, Model, Gogol

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Where is the Podol family from?

You can see how Podol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podol family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Podol families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Podol family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Podol's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Podol families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podol surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Podol ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Podol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podol 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Podol. 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 25 military records available for the last name Podol. For the veterans among your Podol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podol lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1982, in the United States, Podol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Podol in 1967 was 79, and 76 in 1982.

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