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Poschke Family History

Poschke 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: Peschke, Paschke, Pischke, Posch, Poche, Mischke, Perschke, Rosche

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Where is the Poschke family from?

You can see how Poschke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poschke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Poschke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Poschke families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Poschke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Poschke families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Poschke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poschke 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Poschke. 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 164 military records available for the last name Poschke. For the veterans among your Poschke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poschke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Poschke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Poschke in 1966 was 70, and 103 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poschke 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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