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Poustka Family History

Poustka 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: Kostka, Bouska, Houska, Poust, Pestka, Postma, Post, Postel, Posa

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Where is the Poustka family from?

You can see how Poustka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poustka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Poustka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Poustka families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Poustka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Poustka families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Poustka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poustka 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Poustka. 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 35 military records available for the last name Poustka. For the veterans among your Poustka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poustka lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Poustka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Poustka in 1964 was 35, and 61 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poustka 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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