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Posada Family History

Posada Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from any of numerous places called Posada from posada ‘halt resting place’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Posada family from?

You can see how Posada families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Posada family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Posada families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Posada families living in Texas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Posada's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Posada families in 1880.
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What did your Posada ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Posada. 65% of Posada men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Posada women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Posada were Orange Picker and 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
    65%
  • Peddler
    12%
  • Farm Labor
    12%
  • Orange Picker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Domestic
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Posada. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Posada 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Posada. 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 347 military records available for the last name Posada. For the veterans among your Posada ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Posada lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Posada life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Posada in 1960 was 68, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Posada 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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