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Posenke Family History

Posenke 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: Kosanke, Posen, Loseke, Pomrenke, Rosene, Ponce, Paske, Senne, Postle

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Where is the Posenke family from?

You can see how Posenke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Posenke family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Posenke family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Posenke's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Posenke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Posenke 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 105 census records available for the last name Posenke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Posenke 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Posenke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Posenke. For the veterans among your Posenke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Posenke lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Posenke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Posenke in 1964 was 75, and 67 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Posenke 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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