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Poznik Family History

Poznik 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: Pozniak, Gornik, Wozniak, Kuznik, Hornik, Konik, Popik, Kozik, Kotnik

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Where is the Poznik family from?

You can see how Poznik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poznik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Poznik family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Poznik's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Poznik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poznik 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 Poznik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poznik. 50% of Poznik men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Poznik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Poznik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poznik 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Poznik. 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 74 military records available for the last name Poznik. For the veterans among your Poznik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poznik lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Poznik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Poznik in 1964 was 76, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poznik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poznik 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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