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Podolske Family History

Podolske 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: Podolski, Podolsky, Podolak, Podgorski, Topolski, Sokolski, Pokorski

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Where is the Podolske family from?

You can see how Podolske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podolske family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Podolske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Podolske families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Podolske's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Podolske families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podolske surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Podolske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Podolske. 50% of Podolske men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Podolske women worked as a Secretary. .

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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What Podolske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 382 census records available for the last name Podolske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podolske 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 Podolske. 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 47 military records available for the last name Podolske. For the veterans among your Podolske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podolske lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Podolske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Podolske in 1964 was 66, and 77 in 2004.

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