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Poeschel Family History

Poeschel Surname Meaning

German (Bavaria; Pöschel): variant of Poeschl.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Poeschel family from?

You can see how Poeschel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poeschel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Poeschel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Poeschel families living in Missouri. This was about 88% of all the recorded Poeschel's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Poeschel families in 1880.
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What did your Poeschel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poeschel. 61% of Poeschel men worked as a Farmer.

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    61%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%

What Poeschel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 814 census records available for the last name Poeschel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poeschel 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Poeschel. 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 463 military records available for the last name Poeschel. For the veterans among your Poeschel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poeschel lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Poeschel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Poeschel in 1961 was 64, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poeschel 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.

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