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Posenal Family History

Posenal 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: Posen, Rosenau, Postal, Postel, Posa, Roseman, Seal, Osen, Rosell

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Posenal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Posenal 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Posenal. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Posenal. For the veterans among your Posenal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Posenal lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2004, in the United States, Posenal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Posenal in 1989 was 80, and 95 in 2004.

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