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Pos Family History

Pos 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: Kos, Post, Bos, Posa, Ros, Pol, Po, Pas, Los, Poh

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Where is the Pos family from?

You can see how Pos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pos family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Pos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Pos family living in Kinross. This was 100% of all the recorded Pos's in Scotland. Kinross had the highest population of Pos families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pos 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 Pos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pos. 67% of Pos men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pos women worked as a Domestic.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Carpenter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestic
    100%

What Pos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pos 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 911 immigration records available for the last name Pos. 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 21,000 military records available for the last name Pos. For the veterans among your Pos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pos lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Pos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Pos in 1955 was 54, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pos 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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