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Poeschel Name Meaning

German (Bavaria; Pöschel): variant of Poeschl .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Poeschl, Pueschel, Loescher, Loesche, Pletcher, Peschel, Goeckel

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Where is the Poeschel family from?

You can see how Poeschel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poeschel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Poeschel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Poeschel family living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Poeschel's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Poeschel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poeschel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Poeschel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poeschel. 61% of Poeschel men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    61%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%
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Census Records

There are 814 census records available for the last name Poeschel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poeschel 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Poeschel. 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 463 military records available for the last name Poeschel. For the veterans among your Poeschel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poeschel lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Poeschel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Poeschel in 1961 was 64, and 89 in 2004.

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