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Poeske Family History

Poeske 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: Pieske, Noeske, Roeske, Paske, Poleski, Oelke, Beske, Meske, Zieske

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Where is the Poeske family from?

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

In 1940, Painter and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Poeske. 100% of Poeske men worked as a Painter and 100% of Poeske women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Painter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Poeske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Poeske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poeske 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Poeske. 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 27 military records available for the last name Poeske. For the veterans among your Poeske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poeske lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Poeske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Poeske in 1965 was 72, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poeske

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poeske 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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