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Poseman Family History

Poseman 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: Roseman, Boseman, Moseman, Coleman, Osman, Kosman, Polman, Rosman

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Where is the Poseman family from?

You can see how Poseman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poseman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Poseman families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 8 Poseman families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Poseman's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Poseman families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poseman 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 Poseman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chauffeur was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poseman. 50% of Poseman men worked as a Chauffeur.

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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

  • Chauffeur
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Poseman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Poseman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poseman 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Poseman. 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 12 military records available for the last name Poseman. For the veterans among your Poseman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poseman lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1990, in the United States, Poseman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Poseman in 1972 was 84, and 87 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poseman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poseman 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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