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Poisker Family History

Poisker Surname 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: Picker, Pointer, Peiser, Poster, Polster, Pinsker, Posner, Poskey

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Where is the Poisker family from?

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

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Poisker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poisker 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 Poisker. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 27 military records available for the last name Poisker. For the veterans among your Poisker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poisker lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Poisker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Poisker in 1976 was 82, and 86 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poisker ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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