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Poska Family History

Poska 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: Posa, Polka, Noska, Peska, Koska, Laska, Rosa, Post, Paske, Koski

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Where is the Poska family from?

You can see how Poska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poska family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Poska families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Poska families living in Nebraska. This was about 67% of all the recorded Poska's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Poska families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poska 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 Poska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Poska. 65% of Poska men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Poska women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Poska were Machinist and Biller.

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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

  • Laborer
    65%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Machinist
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Biller
    50%

What Poska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 825 census records available for the last name Poska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poska 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Poska. 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 204 military records available for the last name Poska. For the veterans among your Poska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poska lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Poska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Poska in 1964 was 59, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poska 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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