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Posedly Family History

Posedly 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: Posey, Mosely, Postel, Lovely, Popejoy, Pusey, Postle, Polly, Overly

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Where is the Posedly family from?

You can see how Posedly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Posedly family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Posedly families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Posedly's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Posedly families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Posedly 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 Posedly ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Posedly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Posedly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Posedly 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Posedly. 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 13 military records available for the last name Posedly. For the veterans among your Posedly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Posedly lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Posedly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Posedly in 1978 was 66, and 82 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Posedly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Posedly 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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