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Possardt Family History

Possardt 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: Bossard, Gossard, Bossart, Jossart, Bosshardt, Pollard, Lessard

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Where is the Possardt family from?

You can see how Possardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Possardt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Possardt families living in Connecticut. This was about 67% of all the recorded Possardt's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Possardt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Possardt 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 Possardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Possardt. 100% of Possardt men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Possardt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Possardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Possardt 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Possardt. 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 47 military records available for the last name Possardt. For the veterans among your Possardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Possardt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Possardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Possardt in 1965 was 66, and 40 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Possardt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Possardt 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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