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Posnett Family History

Posnett Surname Meaning

See Postlethwaite. Possibly from Middle English possenet ‘cooking pot’.

The possibility is raised only because the example of Posnet from 1433 seems too early to be derived from Postlethwaite via Poslett.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Posnett family from?

You can see how Posnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Posnett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Posnett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Posnett families living in Leicestershire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Posnett's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Posnett families in 1891.
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What did your Posnett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Painter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Posnett. 100% of Posnett men worked as a Painter and 83% of Posnett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Painter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Private Means
    9%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Posnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Posnett 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 248 immigration records available for the last name Posnett. 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 165 military records available for the last name Posnett. For the veterans among your Posnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Posnett lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Posnett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Posnett in 1976 was 79, and 86 in 2003.

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