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Posadas Family History

Posadas Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from a place called Posadas plural of Posada.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Posadas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Posadas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Posadas families living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Posadas's in USA. California had the highest population of Posadas families in 1920.
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What did your Posadas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Posadas. 100% of Posadas men worked as a Foreman.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Foreman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Posadas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Posadas 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 777 immigration records available for the last name Posadas. 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 238 military records available for the last name Posadas. For the veterans among your Posadas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Posadas lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Posadas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Posadas in 1967 was 32, and 72 in 2004.

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