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Posses Family History

Posses 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: Moses, Fosse, Postel, Cosse, Bosse, Poster, Dosser, Fossey, Cossey

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Where is the Posses family from?

You can see how Posses families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Posses family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Posses family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Posses's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Posses families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Posses 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 74 census records available for the last name Posses. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Posses 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Posses. 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 8 military records available for the last name Posses. For the veterans among your Posses ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Posses lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Posses life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Posses in 1968 was 61, and 68 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Posses 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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