Possis Family History

Possis 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: Kocsis, Cassis, Posson, Rossin, Kassis, Pessin, Ossi, Rossi, Bossie, Poss

138	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
19	Military Records
69	Immigration Records
33	Census and Voter Lists
7	Member Trees

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Where is the Possis family from?

You can see how Possis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Possis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Possis family living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Possis's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Possis families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Possis 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 Possis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Possis.

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Waiter

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Census Record

There are 33 census records available for the last name Possis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Possis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 69 immigration records available for the last name Possis. 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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Military Records

There are 19 military records available for the last name Possis. For the veterans among your Possis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Possis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Possis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Possis in 1967 was 78, and 79 in 2004.

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Possis Surname Meaning

Where is the Possis family from?

What did your Possis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Possis.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Waiter

100%

What Possis family records will you find?

What is the average Possis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Possis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Possis in 1967 was 78, and 79 in 2004.

Possis Family History

Possis Surname Meaning

266 record(s) for Possis

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Possis Surname Meaning

266 record(s) for Possis

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Where is the Possis family from?

What did your Possis ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Possis family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Possis lifespan?

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