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Poznar Family History

Poznar 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: Podnar, Kozar, Bonar, Pozniak, Pomar, Poyner, Bodnar, Molnar, Pozza

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Where is the Poznar family from?

You can see how Poznar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poznar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Poznar family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Poznar's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Poznar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poznar 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 Poznar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Pin Boy and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Poznar. 100% of Poznar men worked as a Pin Boy and 100% of Poznar women 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

  • Pin Boy
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Poznar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Poznar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poznar 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Poznar. 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 80 military records available for the last name Poznar. For the veterans among your Poznar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poznar lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Poznar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Poznar in 1973 was 64, and 55 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poznar 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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