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Poson Family History

Poson 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: Poston, Posson, Posen, Polson, Polon, Poon, Popson, Son, Parson

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Where is the Poson family from?

You can see how Poson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Poson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Poson families living in Georgia. This was about 78% of all the recorded Poson's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Poson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Poson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Poson. 34% of Poson men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Poson women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Helper
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Poson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poson 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Poson. 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 21 military records available for the last name Poson. For the veterans among your Poson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poson lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Poson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Poson in 1975 was 91, and 85 in 2001.

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