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Posluszny Family History

Posluszny Surname Meaning

Polish and Jewish (from Poland) (Posłuszny): nickname from Polish posłuszny ‘obedient dutiful’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Posluszny family from?

You can see how Posluszny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Posluszny family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Posluszny families living in Illinois. This was about 23% of all the recorded Posluszny's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Posluszny families in 1920.
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What did your Posluszny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Posluszny. 32% of Posluszny men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Posluszny women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Posluszny were Butcher and Presser.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Butcher
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    28%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Presser
    12%

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Census Records

There are 738 census records available for the last name Posluszny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Posluszny 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Posluszny. 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 476 military records available for the last name Posluszny. For the veterans among your Posluszny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Posluszny lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Posluszny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Posluszny in 1962 was 71, and 81 in 2004.

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