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Possert Family History

Possert 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: Bossert, Poster, Dosser, Dessert, Posner, Mosser, Poser, Goshert

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Where is the Possert family from?

You can see how Possert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Possert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Possert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Possert family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Possert's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Possert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Possert 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 Possert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Possert. 100% of Possert men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Possert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Possert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Possert 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Possert. 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 103 military records available for the last name Possert. For the veterans among your Possert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Possert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Possert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Possert in 1963 was 67, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Possert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Possert 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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