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Possett Family History

Possett 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: Dossett, Fossett, Gossett, Russett, Coslett, Hassett, Foskett

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Where is the Possett family from?

You can see how Possett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Possett family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Possett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Possett families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 86% of all the recorded Possett's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Possett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Possett 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 Possett ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Rigger was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Possett. 100% of Possett men worked as a Rigger.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Rigger
    100%

What Possett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Possett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Possett 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Possett. 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 54 military records available for the last name Possett. For the veterans among your Possett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Possett lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Possett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Possett in 1983 was 96, and 50 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Possett 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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