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Promisel Family History

Promisel 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: Prosise, Romine, Kreisel, Roessel, Preiser, Romines, Loisel, Rommel

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Where is the Promisel family from?

You can see how Promisel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Promisel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Promisel families living in Massachusetts. This was about 83% of all the recorded Promisel's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Promisel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Promisel 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 138 census records available for the last name Promisel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Promisel 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Promisel. 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 51 military records available for the last name Promisel. For the veterans among your Promisel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Promisel lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Promisel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Promisel in 1957 was 66, and 96 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Promisel 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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