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Posselt Family History

Posselt 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, Rossell, Rossel, Possehl, Rosselot, Dossett, Fossett, Postell

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Where is the Posselt family from?

You can see how Posselt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Posselt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Posselt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Posselt families living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Posselt's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Posselt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Posselt 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 Posselt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Posselt. 43% of Posselt men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    43%
  • Wood Carrier
    15%
  • Fireman
    15%
  • Engineer
    15%

What Posselt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Posselt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Posselt 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 512 immigration records available for the last name Posselt. 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 583 military records available for the last name Posselt. For the veterans among your Posselt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Posselt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Posselt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Posselt in 1962 was 76, and 31 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Posselt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Posselt 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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