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Posel Family History

Posel 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, Kosel, Mosel, Posey, Poel, Poser, Posen, Rosel, Powel, Pose

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Where is the Posel family from?

You can see how Posel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Posel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Posel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Posel families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Posel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Posel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Posel 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 Posel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer Bottle House and Contometer Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Posel. 100% of Posel men worked as a Laborer Bottle House and 50% of Posel women worked as a Contometer Operator.

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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 Bottle House
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Contometer Operator
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Posel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Posel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Posel 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Posel. 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 82 military records available for the last name Posel. For the veterans among your Posel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Posel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Posel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Posel in 1965 was 58, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Posel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Posel 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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