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Posmer Family History

Posmer 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: Poster, Posner, Osmer, Poser, Pommer, Hosmer, Porter, Palmer, Oster

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Where is the Posmer family from?

You can see how Posmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Posmer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Posmer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Posmer families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Posmer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Posmer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Posmer 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 Posmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Posmer. 100% of Posmer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Posmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Posmer 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Posmer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Posmer. For the veterans among your Posmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Posmer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Posmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Posmer in 1968 was 73, and 83 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Posmer 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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