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Posdal Family History

Posdal Name 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: Postal, Postel, Posa, Portal, Rosdahl, Pascal, Rosal, Moskal, Dostal

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Where is the Posdal family from?

You can see how Posdal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Posdal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Posdal families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Posdal's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Posdal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Posdal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Posdal ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Posdal ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Posdal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Posdal 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Posdal. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 18 military records available for the last name Posdal. For the veterans among your Posdal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Posdal lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1990, in the United States, Posdal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Posdal in 1964 was 68, and 68 in 1990.

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