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Posso Family History

Posso Surname Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Colombia and Ecuador): unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Posso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Posso family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Posso families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Posso families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Posso's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Posso families in 1880.
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What did your Posso ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Posso. 100% of Posso men worked as a Labourer.

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Posso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Posso 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 382 immigration records available for the last name Posso. 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 38 military records available for the last name Posso. For the veterans among your Posso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Posso lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2004, in the United States, Posso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Posso in 1983 was 78, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Posso 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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