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Poyseor Family History

Poyseor 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: Poyser, Peyser, Poyner, Poser, Poyer, Pooser, Poynor, Payseur, Porter

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Where is the Poyseor family from?

You can see how Poyseor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poyseor family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Poyseor families living in Lancashire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Poyseor's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Poyseor families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Poyseor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poyseor 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Poyseor. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Poyseor. For the veterans among your Poyseor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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