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Possavage Family History

Possavage 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: Savage, Passage, Gossage, Possinger, Sauvage, Bosarge, Salvage

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Where is the Possavage family from?

You can see how Possavage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Possavage family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Possavage family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Possavage's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Possavage families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Possavage surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Possavage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Possavage 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 Possavage. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Possavage. For the veterans among your Possavage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Possavage lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1974, in the United States, Possavage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Possavage in 1966 was 66, and 69 in 1974.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Possavage

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Possavage 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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