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Posliffe Family History

Posliffe 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: Jolliffe, Topliff, Oliff, Pontiff, Cunliffe, Politte, Polite, Police

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Where is the Posliffe family from?

You can see how Posliffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Posliffe family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Posliffe families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Posliffe's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Posliffe families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Posliffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Posliffe 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 Posliffe. 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 Posliffe. For the veterans among your Posliffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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