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Posy Family History

Posy 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: Post, Posa, Posey, Poss, Pose, Ross, Kos, Pong, Moss, Rose

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Where is the Posy family from?

You can see how Posy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Posy family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Posy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Posy family living in Georgia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Posy's in USA. Georgia and 2 other states had the highest population of Posy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Posy 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 Posy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Posy. 50% of Posy men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Posy women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Posy were Farm Laborer and Operator.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Posy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Posy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Posy 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Posy. 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 139 military records available for the last name Posy. For the veterans among your Posy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Posy lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Posy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Posy in 1980 was 73, and 59 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Posy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Posy 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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