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Posella Family History

Posella 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: Pella, Rosell, Portella, Sella, Patella, Powell, Parella, Perella

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Where is the Posella family from?

You can see how Posella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Posella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Posella families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Posella's in USA. New York had the highest population of Posella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Posella 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 Posella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Office Work was the top reported job for people in the USA named Posella. 100% of Posella women worked as an Office Work.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Work
    100%

What Posella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Posella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Posella 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Posella. 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 25 military records available for the last name Posella. For the veterans among your Posella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Posella lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Posella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Posella in 1971 was 74, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Posella 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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