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Poslen Family History

Poslen 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: Pollen, Polen, Posen, Posten, Pooley, Nolen, Postel, Joslin, Osten

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Where is the Poslen family from?

You can see how Poslen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poslen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Poslen families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Poslen's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Poslen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Poslen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poslen 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Poslen. 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 3 military records available for the last name Poslen. For the veterans among your Poslen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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