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Posler Family History

Posler 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: Hosler, Bosler, Poster, Pooler, Pohler, Poller, Rosler, Posner, Poser

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Where is the Posler family from?

You can see how Posler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Posler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Posler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Posler families living in Missouri. This was about 82% of all the recorded Posler's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Posler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Posler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Posler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Posler. 60% of Posler men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Posler women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Posler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 351 census records available for the last name Posler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Posler 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Posler. 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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Draft Cards

There are 49 military records available for the last name Posler. For the veterans among your Posler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Posler lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Posler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Posler in 1974 was 69, and 44 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Posler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Posler ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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