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Poussier Family History

Poussier 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: Poudrier, Bossier, Lussier, Rossier, Postier, Portier, Reusser

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Where is the Poussier family from?

You can see how Poussier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poussier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Poussier family living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Poussier's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Poussier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poussier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Poussier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Poussier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poussier 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 979 immigration records available for the last name Poussier. 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 11 military records available for the last name Poussier. For the veterans among your Poussier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poussier lifespan?

Between 1947 and 1991, in the United States, Poussier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Poussier in 1947 was 33, and 92 in 1991.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poussier 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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