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Possumato Family History

Possumato 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, Matsumoto, Moscato, Rossmann, Shumate, Fossum, Sposato

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Where is the Possumato family from?

You can see how Possumato families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Possumato family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Possumato families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Possumato's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Possumato families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Possumato surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Possumato ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Possumato ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Possumato. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Possumato 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Possumato. 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 41 military records available for the last name Possumato. For the veterans among your Possumato ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Possumato lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Possumato life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Possumato in 1963 was 53, and 90 in 2004.

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