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Poinski Family History

Poinski 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: Polinski, Pinski, Polanski, Poleski, Wolinski, Dolinski, Losinski

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Where is the Poinski family from?

You can see how Poinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poinski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Poinski family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Poinski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Poinski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poinski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Poinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poinski 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Poinski. 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 5 military records available for the last name Poinski. For the veterans among your Poinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poinski lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1993, in the United States, Poinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Poinski in 1968 was 36, and 68 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poinski 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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