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Poscover Family History

Poscover 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: Cover, Bockover, Poster, Pooler, Poucher, Conover, Porcher, Posner

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poscover 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 60 census records available for the last name Poscover. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poscover 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Poscover. 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 5 military records available for the last name Poscover. For the veterans among your Poscover ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poscover lifespan?

Between 1951 and 1995, in the United States, Poscover life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Poscover in 1951 was 51, and 88 in 1995.

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