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Pooser Family History

Pooser Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Pfoser of uncertain origin or of Poser.

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


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Where is the Pooser family from?

You can see how Pooser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pooser family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pooser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Pooser families living in Alberta. This was about 80% of all the recorded Pooser's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Pooser families in 1911.
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What did your Pooser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pooser. 36% of Pooser men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pooser women worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Agent
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pooser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pooser 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Pooser. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 460 military records available for the last name Pooser. For the veterans among your Pooser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pooser lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pooser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pooser in 1962 was 45, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pooser 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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