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Possage Family History

Possage 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: Passage, Gossage, Poage, Fosse, Posa, Cosse, Page, Postle, Sage

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Where is the Possage family from?

You can see how Possage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Possage family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Possage families were found in USA in 1840, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Possage family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Possage's in USA. New York had the highest population of Possage families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Possage 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 49 census records available for the last name Possage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Possage 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Possage. 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 Possage. For the veterans among your Possage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Possage lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Possage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Possage in 1971 was 22, and 52 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Possage

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Possage 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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