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Poznek Family History

Poznek 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: Panek, Rozek, Pozniak, Poyner, Pone, Bozek, Posner, Sonnek, Popek

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Where is the Poznek family from?

You can see how Poznek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poznek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Poznek family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Poznek's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Poznek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poznek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Poznek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Poznek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poznek 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Poznek. 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 18 military records available for the last name Poznek. For the veterans among your Poznek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poznek lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Poznek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Poznek in 1971 was 79, and 78 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poznek 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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