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Poselwait Family History

Poselwait 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: Postlewait, Postlewaite, Postlethwait, Roseland, Mcelwain, Popelka

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Where is the Poselwait family from?

You can see how Poselwait families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poselwait family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Poselwait family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Poselwait's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Poselwait families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Poselwait. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poselwait 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Poselwait. 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 3 military records available for the last name Poselwait. For the veterans among your Poselwait ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poselwait lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1989, in the United States, Poselwait life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Poselwait in 1966 was 68, and 71 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poselwait 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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