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Pospishek Family History

Pospishek 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: Popish, Pospisil, Possinger, Sistek, Popik, Kozisek, Rosiek, Popek

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Where is the Pospishek family from?

You can see how Pospishek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pospishek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pospishek family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pospishek's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Pospishek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pospishek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pospishek ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Labor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Pospishek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pospishek 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Pospishek. 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 9 military records available for the last name Pospishek. For the veterans among your Pospishek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pospishek lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2003, in the United States, Pospishek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pospishek in 1988 was 70, and 91 in 2003.

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