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Posado Family History

Posado 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: Rosado, Posada, Posa, Prado, Losada, Osada, Sposato, Casado, Dorado

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Where is the Posado family from?

You can see how Posado families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Posado family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Posado family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Posado's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Posado families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Posado surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Posado ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Labrador
    100%
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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Posado. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Posado 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Posado. 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 13 military records available for the last name Posado. For the veterans among your Posado ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Posado lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1996, in the United States, Posado life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Posado in 1986 was 73, and 58 in 1996.

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