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Posik Family History

Posik 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: Popik, Kosik, Post, Posa, Posch, Polin, Polak, Polk, Konik, Bobik

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Where is the Posik family from?

You can see how Posik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Posik family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Posik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Posik family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Posik's in USA. New York had the highest population of Posik families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Posik 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 Posik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker and Cigar Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Posik. 100% of Posik men worked as a Baker and 60% of Posik women worked as a Cigar Maker.

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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

  • Baker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cigar Maker
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Posik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 443 census records available for the last name Posik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Posik 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Posik. 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 452 military records available for the last name Posik. For the veterans among your Posik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Posik lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Posik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Posik in 1964 was 77, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Posik 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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