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Poski Family History

Poski 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: Koski, Ploski, Polski, Post, Paske, Posa, Posch, Oki, Joki, Poleski

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Where is the Poski family from?

You can see how Poski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poski family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Poski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Poski families living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Poski's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Poski families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poski 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 Poski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poski. 67% of Poski men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

What Poski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Poski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poski 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Poski. 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 17 military records available for the last name Poski. For the veterans among your Poski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poski lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Poski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Poski in 1960 was 66, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poski 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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