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Poznan Family History

Poznan 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: Polman, Pozniak, Younan, Rozman, Honan, Pollan, Doonan, Pozza, Donnan

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Where is the Poznan family from?

You can see how Poznan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poznan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Poznan families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Poznan's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Poznan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poznan 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 Poznan ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Assembler
    100%

What Poznan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Poznan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poznan 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Poznan. 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 33 military records available for the last name Poznan. For the veterans among your Poznan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poznan lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2001, in the United States, Poznan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Poznan in 1960 was 57, and 97 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poznan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poznan 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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