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Possessky Family History

Possessky 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: Poleski, Fossey, Pressey, Cossey, Posey, Olsavsky, Rossey, Poskey

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Where is the Possessky family from?

You can see how Possessky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Possessky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Possessky families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Possessky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Possessky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Possessky 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 Possessky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Possessky. 100% of Possessky 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 Possessky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Possessky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Possessky 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Possessky. 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 19 military records available for the last name Possessky. For the veterans among your Possessky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Possessky lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1998, in the United States, Possessky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Possessky in 1981 was 82, and 72 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Possessky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Possessky 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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