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Poznansky Family History

Poznansky 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: Poznanski, Polansky, Rozansky, Polanski, Dobransky, Rozanski, Plansky

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Where is the Poznansky family from?

You can see how Poznansky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poznansky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Poznansky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Poznansky families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Poznansky's in USA. California had the highest population of Poznansky families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Poznansky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poznansky 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Poznansky. 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 31 military records available for the last name Poznansky. For the veterans among your Poznansky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poznansky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1991, in the United States, Poznansky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Poznansky in 1963 was 80, and 81 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poznansky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poznansky 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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