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Podewil Family History

Podewil 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: Podell, Peil, Godel, Model, Powell, Odell, Bodell, Rodewald, Godsil

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Where is the Podewil family from?

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

What did your Podewil ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Podewil 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 Podewil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podewil 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 Podewil. 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 2 military records available for the last name Podewil. For the veterans among your Podewil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podewil lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Podewil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Podewil in 1971 was 60, and 99 in 1998.

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