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Poerstel Family History

Poerstel 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: Postel, Borstel, Oertel, Foerster, Gerstel, Porter, Forster, Pester

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poerstel 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 65 census records available for the last name Poerstel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poerstel 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Poerstel. 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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There are 16 military records available for the last name Poerstel. For the veterans among your Poerstel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poerstel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Poerstel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Poerstel in 1968 was 67, and 80 in 2003.

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