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Posnick Family History

Posnick 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: Rasnick, Pozniak, Kornick, Fosdick, Connick, Honick, Kostick, Rolnick

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Where is the Posnick family from?

You can see how Posnick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Posnick family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Posnick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Posnick families living in Manitoba. This was about 67% of all the recorded Posnick's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Posnick families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Posnick 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 Posnick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Posnick. 43% of Posnick men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Posnick women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Posnick were Pharmacist and New Worker.

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Plasterer
    11%
  • Pharmacist
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%

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Census Records

There are 828 census records available for the last name Posnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Posnick 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Posnick. 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 131 military records available for the last name Posnick. For the veterans among your Posnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Posnick lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Posnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Posnick in 1964 was 74, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Posnick 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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