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Possel Family History

Possel 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: Postel, Rossel, Possehl, Fosse, Cosse, Hassel, Kessel, Bosse, Fassel

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Where is the Possel family from?

You can see how Possel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Possel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Possel families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Possel families living in Somerset. This was about 50% of all the recorded Possel's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Possel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Possel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 377 census records available for the last name Possel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Possel 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Possel. 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 127 military records available for the last name Possel. For the veterans among your Possel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Possel lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Possel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Possel in 1970 was 80, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Possel 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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