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Posselius Family History

Posselius 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: Cornelius, Gosselin, Porteous, Postel, Pontius, Asselin, Chelius

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Posselius 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 66 census records available for the last name Posselius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Posselius 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Posselius. 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 19 military records available for the last name Posselius. For the veterans among your Posselius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Posselius lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Posselius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Posselius in 1967 was 89, and 82 in 2000.

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