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Posh Family History

Posh 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: Post, Posa, Posch, Rosh, Tosh, Poch, Poth, Poh, Pash, Poss

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Where is the Posh family from?

You can see how Posh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Posh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Posh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Posh family living in Delaware. This was about 50% of all the recorded Posh's in USA. Delaware and 1 other state had the highest population of Posh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Posh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Posh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Posh. 32% of Posh men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Posh women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Posh were Rigger and Sand Claster. .

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Painter
    16%
  • Rigger
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    43%
  • House Work
    29%
  • Sand Claster
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Posh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Posh 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Posh. 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 374 military records available for the last name Posh. For the veterans among your Posh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Posh lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Posh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Posh in 1962 was 52, and 86 in 2004.

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