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Posar Family History

Posar 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: Posa, Kosar, Pomar, Pojar, Poser, Rosar, Omar, Rosa, Power, Post

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Where is the Posar family from?

You can see how Posar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Posar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Posar families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Posar's in USA. New York had the highest population of Posar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Posar 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 Posar ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Posar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Posar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Posar 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Posar. 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 84 military records available for the last name Posar. For the veterans among your Posar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Posar lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Posar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Posar in 1963 was 78, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Posar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Posar 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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