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Poskitt Family History

Poskitt Name Meaning

see Postgate .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Foskett, Pollitt, Paskett, Porritt, Pott, Post, Baskett, Koski

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Where is the Poskitt family from?

You can see how Poskitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poskitt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Poskitt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 9 Poskitt families living in New York. This was about 90% of all the recorded Poskitt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Poskitt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poskitt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Poskitt ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Passenger Lists

There are 333 immigration records available for the last name Poskitt. 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 355 military records available for the last name Poskitt. For the veterans among your Poskitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poskitt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Poskitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Poskitt in 1967 was 56, and 77 in 2004.

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