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Possman Family History

Possman 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: Mossman, Ossman, Gossman, Bossman, Rossman, Kossman, Passman, Cossman

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Where is the Possman family from?

You can see how Possman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Possman family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Possman families living in Indiana. This was about 40% of all the recorded Possman's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Possman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Possman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Possman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Possman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Possman 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Possman. 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 50 military records available for the last name Possman. For the veterans among your Possman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Possman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Possman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Possman in 1967 was 75, and 81 in 2002.

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