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Possenriede Family History

Possenriede 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: Possinger, Bogenrief, Winzenried, Josserand, Passeri, Rosenfield

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Where is the Possenriede family from?

You can see how Possenriede families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Possenriede family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Possenriede families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Possenriede's in USA. New York had the highest population of Possenriede families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Possenriede 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 80 census records available for the last name Possenriede. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Possenriede 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Possenriede. 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 50 military records available for the last name Possenriede. For the veterans among your Possenriede ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Possenriede lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Possenriede life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Possenriede in 1973 was 76, and 68 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Possenriede

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Possenriede 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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