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Posniewski Family History

Posniewski 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: Lesniewski, Pniewski, Wisniewski, Kwasniewski, Sypniewski, Sosnowski

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Where is the Posniewski family from?

You can see how Posniewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Posniewski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Posniewski family living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Posniewski's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Posniewski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Posniewski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Posniewski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Posniewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Posniewski 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 Posniewski. 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 4 military records available for the last name Posniewski. For the veterans among your Posniewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Posniewski lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Posniewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Posniewski in 1980 was 87, and 73 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Posniewski 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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