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Poisel Family History

Poisel 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: Loisel, Postel, Peiser, Kosel, Meisel, Maisel, Mosel, Housel, Posey

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Where is the Poisel family from?

You can see how Poisel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poisel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Poisel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Poisel families living in Yorkshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Poisel's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Poisel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poisel 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 Poisel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Poisel. 36% of Poisel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Poisel women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Truck Driver
    30%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Poisel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 887 census records available for the last name Poisel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poisel 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Poisel. 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 155 military records available for the last name Poisel. For the veterans among your Poisel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poisel lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Poisel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Poisel in 1961 was 58, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poisel 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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