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Posenau Family History

Posenau Name 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: Rosenau, Posen, Posa, Roseman, Osen, Sena, Rosen, Sosna, Posey

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Where is the Posenau family from?

You can see how Posenau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Posenau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Posenau family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Posenau's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Posenau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Posenau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Posenau ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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What Posenau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Posenau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Posenau 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Posenau. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Posenau. For the veterans among your Posenau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Posenau lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Posenau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Posenau in 1964 was 79, and 69 in 2003.

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