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Posman Family History

Posman 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: Osman, Kosman, Polman, Rosman, Gosman, Hosman, Cosman, Mosman, Bosman

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Where is the Posman family from?

You can see how Posman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Posman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Posman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Posman family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Posman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Posman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Posman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Posman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Posman 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Posman. 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 14 military records available for the last name Posman. For the veterans among your Posman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Posman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Posman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Posman in 1962 was 76, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Posman 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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