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Posney Family History

Posney 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: Gosney, Posey, Posner, Poskey, Pooley, Torney, Postel, Dolney, Pusey

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Where is the Posney family from?

You can see how Posney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Posney family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Posney family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Posney's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Posney families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Posney 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 100 census records available for the last name Posney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Posney 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Posney. 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 72 military records available for the last name Posney. For the veterans among your Posney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Posney lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Posney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Posney in 1968 was 39, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Posney 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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