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Posewitz Family History

Posewitz 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: Bonewitz, Horowitz, Seitz, Politz, Moskowitz, Dewitz, Bonawitz

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Where is the Posewitz family from?

You can see how Posewitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Posewitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Posewitz family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Posewitz's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Posewitz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Posewitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Posewitz 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Posewitz. 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 25 military records available for the last name Posewitz. For the veterans among your Posewitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Posewitz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Posewitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Posewitz in 1964 was 90, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Posewitz 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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