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Posivak Family History

Posivak 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: Sivak, Poliak, Rosiak, Oliva, Posa, Pozniak, Polak, Pasciak, Novak

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Where is the Posivak family from?

You can see how Posivak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Posivak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Posivak families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Posivak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Posivak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Posivak 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 50 census records available for the last name Posivak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Posivak 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 Posivak. 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 73 military records available for the last name Posivak. For the veterans among your Posivak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Posivak lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Posivak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Posivak in 1962 was 79, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Posivak 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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