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Poysher Family History

Poysher 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: Pysher, Poyser, Peyser, Poster, Poyner, Poucher, Polster, Porcher

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Where is the Poysher family from?

You can see how Poysher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poysher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Poysher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Poysher families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Poysher's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Poysher families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Poysher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poysher 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Poysher. 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 6 military records available for the last name Poysher. For the veterans among your Poysher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poysher lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Poysher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Poysher in 1974 was 70, and 83 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poysher 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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