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Posey Name Meaning

English: apparently a late variant of either Poser 3 or Posse which has various possible origins including Middle English pose ‘bag wallet’ or an etymologically related Old English personal name Pusa Possa or Middle English pose ‘head cold catarrh’. Americanized form of French Pauzé (see Pauze ) or of its (intermediate) altered form Posé. Americanized form of German Poser 1 or

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Poser, Poley, Rasey, Posen, Pusey, Fossey, Poskey, Osen, Gosney, Poer

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Where is the Posey family from?

You can see how Posey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Posey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Posey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 34 Posey families living in Alabama. This was about 19% of all the recorded Posey's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Posey families in 1840.
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What did your Posey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Posey. 22% of Posey men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Posey women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Posey were Truck Driver and Cook. .

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    10%
  • Teacher
    7%
  • Laborer
    7%
  • Cook
    6%
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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Posey. 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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There are 17,000 military records available for the last name Posey. For the veterans among your Posey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Posey lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Posey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Posey in 1941 was 34, and 71 in 2004.

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