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Poszkus Family History

Poszkus 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: Pontius, Poskey, Pyszka, Puskas, Norkus, Pikus, Pozos, Petkus, Mockus

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Poszkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poszkus 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Poszkus. 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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There are 43 military records available for the last name Poszkus. For the veterans among your Poszkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poszkus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Poszkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Poszkus in 1962 was 81, and 79 in 1999.

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