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 Posna family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Posna Family History

Posna 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: Posa, Sosna, Pong, Rosa, Post, Penna, Cosma, Posch, Pola, Pound

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

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Posna family from?

You can see how Posna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Posna family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Posna family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Posna's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Posna families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Posna 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 Posna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Posna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Posna census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Posna

Passenger Lists

There are 10 immigration records available for the last name Posna. 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 Posna immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Posna. For the veterans among your Posna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Posna military records

You've only scratched the surface of Posna family history

Discover More

What is the average Posna lifespan?

Average Posna life expectancy in 1999 was 51 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Posna

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Posna 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 Posna family tree

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