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Posont Family History

Posont 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: Post, Poston, Pont, Posson, Point, Posen, Pisoni, Polson, Polon, Poon

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Where is the Posont family from?

You can see how Posont families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Posont family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Posont family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Posont's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Posont families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Posont surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Posont. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Posont 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Posont. 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 5 military records available for the last name Posont. For the veterans among your Posont ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Posont lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Posont life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Posont in 1980 was 79, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Posont 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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