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Possin Family History

Possin 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, Rossin, Pessin, Cossin, Cousin, Joslin, Potvin, Polin, Voisin

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Where is the Possin family from?

You can see how Possin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Possin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Possin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Possin families living in British Columbia. This was about 70% of all the recorded Possin's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Possin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Possin 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 Possin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Possin. 47% of Possin men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Possin 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Bartender
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Possin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 793 census records available for the last name Possin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Possin 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Possin. 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 258 military records available for the last name Possin. For the veterans among your Possin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Possin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Possin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Possin in 1962 was 71, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Possin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Possin 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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