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Poshack Family History

Poshack 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: Kossack, Hosack, Roshak, Hossack, Polack, Shack, Koshak, Pollack

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Where is the Poshack family from?

You can see how Poshack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poshack family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Poshack families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Poshack's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Poshack families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Poshack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poshack 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Poshack. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Poshack. For the veterans among your Poshack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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