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Poskosh Family History

Poskosh 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: Roskos, Posch, Prakash, Poston, Rokos, Bosko, Poulos, Posson, Kosko

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Where is the Poskosh family from?

You can see how Poskosh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poskosh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Poskosh family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Poskosh's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Poskosh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poskosh 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 Poskosh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poskosh. 100% of Poskosh men worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Operator
    100%

What Poskosh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Poskosh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poskosh 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Poskosh. 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 29 military records available for the last name Poskosh. For the veterans among your Poskosh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poskosh lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Poskosh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Poskosh in 1977 was 69, and 91 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poskosh 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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