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Poshkus Family History

Poshkus 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: Joshua, Pontius, Posthumus, Poskey, Puskas, Norkus, Pikus, Boshers

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Where is the Poshkus family from?

You can see how Poshkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poshkus family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Poshkus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Poshkus family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Poshkus's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Poshkus families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Poshkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poshkus 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Poshkus. 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 14 military records available for the last name Poshkus. For the veterans among your Poshkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poshkus lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Poshkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Poshkus in 1967 was 73, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poshkus 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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