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Posset Family History

Posset 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: Fosse, Post, Postel, Cosse, Poteet, Bosse, Poster, Dosser, Fossey

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Where is the Posset family from?

You can see how Posset families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Posset family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Posset families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Posset families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Posset's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Posset families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Posset 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 99 census records available for the last name Posset. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Posset 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Posset. 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 141 military records available for the last name Posset. For the veterans among your Posset ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Posset lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2004, in the United States, Posset life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Posset in 1996 was 69, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Posset 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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