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Poskanzer Family History

Poskanzer 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: Possinger, Panzer, Posner, Rosander, Iskander, Stanger, Bolander

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Where is the Poskanzer family from?

You can see how Poskanzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poskanzer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Poskanzer families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Poskanzer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Poskanzer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poskanzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Poskanzer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Poskanzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poskanzer 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Poskanzer. 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 77 military records available for the last name Poskanzer. For the veterans among your Poskanzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poskanzer lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Poskanzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Poskanzer in 1972 was 51, and 85 in 2000.

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