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Pospeshil Family History

Pospeshil 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: Pospisil, Possehl, Postel, Poleski, Popish, Poppell, Papesh, Pompei

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Where is the Pospeshil family from?

You can see how Pospeshil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pospeshil family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Pospeshil families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Pospeshil's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Pospeshil families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pospeshil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Pospeshil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pospeshil 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Pospeshil. 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 78 military records available for the last name Pospeshil. For the veterans among your Pospeshil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pospeshil lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Pospeshil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pospeshil in 1956 was 47, and 52 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pospeshil 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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