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Posk Family History

Posk 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: Post, Posa, Polk, Pock, Pask, Poss, Pose, Ross, Pak, Sok

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Where is the Posk family from?

You can see how Posk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Posk family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Posk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 3 Posk families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Posk's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Posk families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Posk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Posk ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Posk. 100% of Posk men worked as a Labourer.

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

What Posk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Posk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Posk 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Posk. 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 Posk. For the veterans among your Posk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Posk lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1993, in the United States, Posk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Posk in 1969 was 64, and 89 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Posk 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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