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Poesy Family History

Poesy 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: Post, Oest, Posa, Polly, Moes, Prey, Posey, Poer, Foisy, Hoesly

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Where is the Poesy family from?

You can see how Poesy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poesy family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Poesy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Poesy families living in Tennessee. This was about 67% of all the recorded Poesy's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Poesy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poesy 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 157 census records available for the last name Poesy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poesy 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Poesy. 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 57 military records available for the last name Poesy. For the veterans among your Poesy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poesy lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Poesy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Poesy in 1969 was 81, and 51 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poesy 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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