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Poznaski Family History

Poznaski 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: Poznanski, Podlaski, Pozorski, Poplaski, Polaski, Polanski, Pozniak

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Where is the Poznaski family from?

You can see how Poznaski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poznaski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Poznaski family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Poznaski's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Poznaski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poznaski 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 Poznaski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poznaski. 100% of Poznaski men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Poznaski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Poznaski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poznaski 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Poznaski. 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 3 military records available for the last name Poznaski. For the veterans among your Poznaski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poznaski lifespan?

Average Poznaski life expectancy in 1965 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poznaski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poznaski 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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