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Poshusta Family History

Poshusta 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, Oshita, Podesta, Poust, Pachuta, Posthuma, Pothast, Post

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Where is the Poshusta family from?

You can see how Poshusta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poshusta family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Poshusta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Poshusta families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Poshusta's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Poshusta families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poshusta 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 Poshusta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poshusta. 100% of Poshusta men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Poshusta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poshusta 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Poshusta. 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 24 military records available for the last name Poshusta. For the veterans among your Poshusta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poshusta lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Poshusta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Poshusta in 1960 was 46, and 98 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poshusta 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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