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Poeschl Family History

Poeschl Surname Meaning

German (Bavaria; Pöschl): from a pet form of the personal name Peter.

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


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Where is the Poeschl family from?

You can see how Poeschl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poeschl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Poeschl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Poeschl families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Poeschl's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Poeschl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poeschl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Poeschl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poeschl. 29% of Poeschl men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Foreman
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%

What Poeschl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 800 census records available for the last name Poeschl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poeschl 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Poeschl. 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 263 military records available for the last name Poeschl. For the veterans among your Poeschl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poeschl lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Poeschl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Poeschl in 1956 was 56, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poeschl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poeschl 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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