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Posley Family History

Posley Surname Meaning

English: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Posley family from?

You can see how Posley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Posley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Posley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Posley families living in Manitoba. This was about 43% of all the recorded Posley's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Posley families in 1911.
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What did your Posley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Posley. 43% of Posley men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Posley women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Posley were Farming and Cook.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Servant
    23%
  • Cook
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Posley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Posley 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 Posley. 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 114 military records available for the last name Posley. For the veterans among your Posley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Posley lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Posley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Posley in 1959 was 53, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Posley 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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