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Possehl Name Meaning

East German (of Slavic origin): from a Germanized pet form of a Slavic personal name beginning with Bož- from Slavic bog ‘god’.

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


Similar surnames: Postel, Passehl, Poeschl, Hessel, Rossell, Oswell, Ressel, Oshel

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Where is the Possehl family from?

You can see how Possehl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Possehl family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Possehl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Possehl family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Possehl's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Possehl families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Possehl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Possehl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Possehl. 31% of Possehl men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Possehl women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Possehl were Machinist and Housewife. .

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Possehl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Possehl 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Possehl. 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 242 military records available for the last name Possehl. For the veterans among your Possehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Possehl lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Possehl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Possehl in 1958 was 49, and 79 in 2004.

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