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Poisall Family History

Poisall 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: Pownall, Bonsall, Persall, Postel, Posa, Dowdall, Foxall, Postle

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Where is the Poisall family from?

You can see how Poisall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poisall family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Poisall family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Poisall's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Poisall families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Poisall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poisall 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Poisall. 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 21 military records available for the last name Poisall. For the veterans among your Poisall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poisall lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Poisall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Poisall in 1963 was 69, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poisall 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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