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Pozen Family History

Pozen 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: Rozen, Polen, Posen, Lozen, Pope, Nolen, Power, Boden, Spoden, Oren

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Where is the Pozen family from?

You can see how Pozen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pozen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Pozen families living in New Jersey. This was about 17% of all the recorded Pozen's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Pozen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pozen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pozen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pozen. 72% of Pozen men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Pozen women worked as a Secretary. .

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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
    72%
  • Minister
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 378 census records available for the last name Pozen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pozen 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Pozen. 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 58 military records available for the last name Pozen. For the veterans among your Pozen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pozen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Pozen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pozen in 1966 was 69, and 83 in 2004.

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