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Posner Family History

Posner Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from the city of Poznań (German Posen) in west-central Poland.

The -er suffix indicating an inhabitant.

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


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You can see how Posner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Posner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Posner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Posner families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Posner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Posner families in 1911.
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What did your Posner ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Plombier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Posner. 31% of Posner men worked as a Plombier.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Plombier
    31%
  • Storekeeper
    24%
  • Plumber
    16%
  • Journalier
    16%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Posner. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Posner. For the veterans among your Posner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Posner lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Posner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Posner in 1942 was 21, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Posner 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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