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Pofsky Family History

Pofsky Name 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: Polsky, Kofsky, Posey, Wolsky, Poskey, Potosky, Polski, Kolsky

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Where is the Pofsky family from?

You can see how Pofsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pofsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Pofsky families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Pofsky's in USA. California had the highest population of Pofsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pofsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pofsky ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Pofsky ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Pofsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pofsky 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 Pofsky. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Pofsky. For the veterans among your Pofsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pofsky lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Pofsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pofsky in 1968 was 65, and 85 in 1998.

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