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Posehn Family History

Posehn 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: Posen, Posch, Osen, Poston, Hoehn, Rosen, Posson, Posey, Polen

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Where is the Posehn family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Posehn 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 Posehn ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Posehn. 80% of Posehn men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Posehn women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    80%
  • For Father
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Posehn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 490 census records available for the last name Posehn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Posehn 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Posehn. 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 3 military records available for the last name Posehn. For the veterans among your Posehn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Posehn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Posehn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Posehn in 1962 was 67, and 50 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Posehn 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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