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Poisey Family History

Poisey 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: Posey, Pooley, Pusey, Peiser, Fossey, Paisley, Cossey, Foisy, Dorsey

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Where is the Poisey family from?

You can see how Poisey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poisey family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Poisey families living in Massachusetts. This was about 83% of all the recorded Poisey's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Poisey families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Poisey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poisey 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Poisey. 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 2 military records available for the last name Poisey. For the veterans among your Poisey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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