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Poysden Family History

Poysden Surname Meaning

see Pysden.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Poysden family from?

You can see how Poysden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poysden family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Poysden families living in Kent. This was about 81% of all the recorded Poysden's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Poysden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poysden 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 Poysden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Poysden. 78% of Poysden 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
    78%
  • Housewife
    23%

What Poysden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 626 census records available for the last name Poysden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poysden 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Poysden. 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 60 military records available for the last name Poysden. For the veterans among your Poysden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poysden lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1995, in the United States, Poysden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Poysden in 1979 was 91, and 75 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poysden 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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