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Possner Family History

Possner 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: Rossner, Posner, Kostner, Possinger, Poster, Messner, Dosser, Poyner

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Where is the Possner family from?

You can see how Possner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Possner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Possner families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Possner families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Possner's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Possner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Possner 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 Possner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Possner. 60% of Possner men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Possner women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Possner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 450 census records available for the last name Possner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Possner 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Possner. 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 109 military records available for the last name Possner. For the veterans among your Possner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Possner lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Possner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Possner in 1969 was 65, and 87 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Possner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Possner 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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