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Possanza Family History

Possanza 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: Costanza, Di Sanza, Posson, Panza, Pestana, Poissant, Rossano

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Where is the Possanza family from?

You can see how Possanza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Possanza family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Possanza family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Possanza's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Possanza families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Possanza 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 Possanza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Possanza. 100% of Possanza men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Possanza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Possanza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Possanza 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Possanza. 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 24 military records available for the last name Possanza. For the veterans among your Possanza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Possanza lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Possanza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Possanza in 1964 was 80, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Possanza

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Possanza 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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