This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Posin family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Posin Family History

Posin 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: Polin, Posen, Rosin, Sosin, Kosin, Cousin, Pepin, Post, Joslin, Posa

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Posin family from?

You can see how Posin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Posin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Posin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Posin families living in Connecticut. This was about 88% of all the recorded Posin's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Posin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Posin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Posin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Posin. 34% of Posin men worked as a Carpenter.

View Census Data for Posin | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Tailor
    34%

What Posin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 517 census records available for the last name Posin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Posin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Posin

Passenger Lists

There are 371 immigration records available for the last name Posin. 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.

View all Posin immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 181 military records available for the last name Posin. For the veterans among your Posin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Posin military records

You've only scratched the surface of Posin family history

Discover More

What is the average Posin lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Posin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Posin in 1956 was 61, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Posin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Posin 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Posin family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial