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Posen Name Meaning

Dutch: variant of Paschen. Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from the city or province of Poznan in Poland (German Posen).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Rosen, Polen, Poser, Prosen, Osen, Posten, Posey, Poster, Olsen

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Posen Family Origin

Where is the Posen family from?

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You can see how Posen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Posen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Posen families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Posen families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Posen's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Posen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Posen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Posen Family Occupations

What did your Posen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the CA named Posen. 50% of Posen men worked as a Farmer

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Baker
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Driller
    9%

Top Female Occupations in 1921

  • Student
    100%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Posen Historical Records

What Posen family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Posen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Posen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search 1881 Canadian census records for Posen

Passenger List

There are 885 immigration records available for the last name Posen. 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 Card

There are 21,000 military records available for the last name Posen. For the veterans among your Posen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Posen Life Expectancy

What is the average Posen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Posen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Posen in 1962 was 69, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Posen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Posen 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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