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Poshka Family History

Poshka 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: Joshua, Posa, Polka, Kostka, Osika, Pasha, Gosha, Pyszka, Posada

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Where is the Poshka family from?

You can see how Poshka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poshka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Poshka families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Poshka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Poshka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poshka 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 Poshka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poshka. 60% of Poshka men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Poshka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Poshka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poshka 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Poshka. 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 46 military records available for the last name Poshka. For the veterans among your Poshka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poshka lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Poshka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Poshka in 1960 was 47, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poshka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poshka 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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