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Posehl Family History

Posehl Surname 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: Possehl, Postel, Posch, Pohl, Rosell, Powell, Kosel, Mosel, Pehl

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There are 10 census records available for the last name Posehl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Posehl 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Posehl. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 6 military records available for the last name Posehl. For the veterans among your Posehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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