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Posofsky Family History

Posofsky 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: Osofsky, Borofsky, Polonsky, Potosky, Podolsky, Polosky, Podolski

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Where is the Posofsky family from?

You can see how Posofsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Posofsky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Posofsky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Posofsky families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Posofsky's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Posofsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Posofsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Posofsky ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Posofsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Posofsky 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Posofsky. 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 23 military records available for the last name Posofsky. For the veterans among your Posofsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Posofsky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1993, in the United States, Posofsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Posofsky in 1963 was 71, and 78 in 1993.

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