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Posard Family History

Posard 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: Pollard, Posa, Howard, Kosar, Coward, Coard, Pinard, Pomar, Poland

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Posard 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 Posard ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Cab Driver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Posard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Posard 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Posard. 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 Posard. For the veterans among your Posard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Posard lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1990, in the United States, Posard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Posard in 1963 was 51, and 76 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Posard 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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