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Poderzay Family History

Poderzay 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: Fodera, Pomeroy, Soderman, Podesta, Podraza, Powderly, Potenza

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Where is the Poderzay family from?

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

What did your Poderzay ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Poderzay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poderzay 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 Poderzay. 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 22 military records available for the last name Poderzay. For the veterans among your Poderzay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poderzay lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Poderzay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Poderzay in 1977 was 81, and 76 in 2002.

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