This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Possell family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Possell Family History

Possell Surname Meaning

see Postle.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Possell family from?

You can see how Possell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Possell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Possell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Possell families living in Arkansas. This was about 71% of all the recorded Possell's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Possell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Possell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Possell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Grocers Assistant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Possell. 100% of Possell men worked as a Grocers Assistant and 100% of Possell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

View Census Data for Possell | Data not to scale

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

England shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Grocers Assistant
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Possell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 762 census records available for the last name Possell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Possell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Possell

Passenger Lists

There are 80 immigration records available for the last name Possell. 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.

View all Possell immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 65 military records available for the last name Possell. For the veterans among your Possell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Possell military records

You've only scratched the surface of Possell family history

Discover More

What is the average Possell lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2000, in the United States, Possell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Possell in 1945 was 51, and 52 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Possell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Possell 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Possell family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial