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Podola Family History

Podola 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: Podoll, Podolak, Parola, Pool, Pola, Padula, Pesola, Gogola, Loyola

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Where is the Podola family from?

You can see how Podola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podola family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Podola families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Podola's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Podola families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podola surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Podola ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Podola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podola 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Podola. 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 9 military records available for the last name Podola. For the veterans among your Podola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podola lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Podola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Podola in 1968 was 65, and 87 in 2001.

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