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Posnik Family History

Posnik 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: Kosnik, Gornik, Lesnik, Pozniak, Hornik, Konik, Popik, Kosik, Kotnik

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Where is the Posnik family from?

You can see how Posnik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Posnik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Posnik family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Posnik's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Posnik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Posnik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Posnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Posnik 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Posnik. 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 Posnik. For the veterans among your Posnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Posnik lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Posnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Posnik in 1978 was 78, and 76 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Posnik 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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