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Poshva Family History

Poshva 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, Pasha, Gosha, Posada, Pashia, Postma, Oliva, Rosa, Post

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Where is the Poshva family from?

You can see how Poshva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poshva family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Poshva family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Poshva's in USA. New York had the highest population of Poshva families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poshva 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 60 census records available for the last name Poshva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poshva 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Poshva. 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 11 military records available for the last name Poshva. For the veterans among your Poshva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poshva lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Poshva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Poshva in 1967 was 76, and 76 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poshva 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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