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Possan Family History

Possan 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: Posson, Osman, Kosman, Posa, Polman, Rosman, Mossman, Poston, Hassan

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Where is the Possan family from?

You can see how Possan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Possan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Possan family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Possan's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Possan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Possan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Possan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Possan 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Possan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Possan. For the veterans among your Possan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Possan lifespan?

Average Possan life expectancy in 1976 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Possan 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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