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Posnansky Family History

Posnansky 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: Poznanski, Polansky, Polanski, Dobransky, Olshansky, Osmanski

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Where is the Posnansky family from?

You can see how Posnansky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Posnansky family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Posnansky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Posnansky families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Posnansky's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Posnansky families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Posnansky 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 Posnansky ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Posnansky. 100% of Posnansky women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Posnansky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 592 census records available for the last name Posnansky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Posnansky 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 438 immigration records available for the last name Posnansky. 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 98 military records available for the last name Posnansky. For the veterans among your Posnansky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Posnansky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Posnansky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Posnansky in 1963 was 79, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Posnansky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Posnansky 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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