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Poskus Family History

Poskus 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: Poskey, Puskas, Norkus, Pikus, Petkus, Mockus, Polus, Poss, Pinkus

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Where is the Poskus family from?

You can see how Poskus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poskus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Poskus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Poskus families living in Massachusetts. This was about 19% of all the recorded Poskus's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Poskus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poskus 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 Poskus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poskus. 60% of Poskus 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
    60%
  • Molder
    40%

What Poskus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 417 census records available for the last name Poskus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poskus 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Poskus. 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 150 military records available for the last name Poskus. For the veterans among your Poskus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poskus lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Poskus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Poskus in 1958 was 52, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poskus 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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