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Podewils Family History

Podewils 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: Rodewald, Poehls, Powis, Pudwill, Podell, Lewis, Politis, Rodes, Peil

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Where is the Podewils family from?

You can see how Podewils families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podewils family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Podewils families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Podewils families living in Michigan. This was about 80% of all the recorded Podewils's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Podewils families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podewils surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Podewils ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housemaid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Podewils. 50% of Podewils men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Podewils women worked as a Housemaid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housemaid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 501 census records available for the last name Podewils. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podewils 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Podewils. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Podewils. For the veterans among your Podewils ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podewils lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Podewils life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Podewils in 1962 was 79, and 80 in 2002.

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