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Poskitt Family History

Poskitt Surname Meaning

see Postgate.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Poskitt family from?

You can see how Poskitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poskitt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Poskitt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 147 Poskitt families living in Yorkshire. This was about 84% of all the recorded Poskitt's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Poskitt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poskitt 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 Poskitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cattle Dealer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Poskitt. 30% of Poskitt men worked as a Cattle Dealer and 78% of Poskitt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Poskitt were Farm Labourer and Unpaid Household Duties.

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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 1939

  • Cattle Dealer
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Builders Labourer
    20%
  • Farm Labourer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%

What Poskitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Poskitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poskitt 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 333 immigration records available for the last name Poskitt. 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 355 military records available for the last name Poskitt. For the veterans among your Poskitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poskitt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Poskitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Poskitt in 1967 was 56, and 77 in 2004.

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