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Poslett Family History

Poslett 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: Coslett, Pollett, Foskett, Follett, Tollett, Pallett, Pellett

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Where is the Poslett family from?

You can see how Poslett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poslett family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Poslett families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Poslett's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Poslett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poslett 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 Poslett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Poslett. 100% of Poslett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Poslett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poslett 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Poslett. 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 Poslett. For the veterans among your Poslett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poslett lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poslett 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poslett

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