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Poslof Family History

Poslof 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: Poston, Koslow, Poulos, Posson, Polo, Polon, Pollom, Pollok, Wolf

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Where is the Poslof family from?

You can see how Poslof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poslof family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Poslof family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Poslof's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Poslof families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Poslof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poslof 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Poslof. 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 23 military records available for the last name Poslof. For the veterans among your Poslof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poslof lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1987, in the United States, Poslof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Poslof in 1978 was 67, and 77 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poslof 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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