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Poske Family History

Poske 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: Paske, Roske, Poskey, Popke, Koske, Piske, Proske, Pose, Pike, Cocke

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Where is the Poske family from?

You can see how Poske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poske family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Poske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Poske families living in Derbyshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Poske's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Poske families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poske 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 Poske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poske. 30% of Poske men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    30%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Tailor
    20%

What Poske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 962 census records available for the last name Poske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poske 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Poske. 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 96 military records available for the last name Poske. For the veterans among your Poske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poske lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Poske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Poske in 1961 was 52, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poske

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poske 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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