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Posson Name Meaning

German: possibly a variant of Bason, which is likewise unexplained. French (Walloon): from Walloon posson ‘beer jug’, ‘water jug’, from Old French poçon ‘jar’, ‘jug’, applied as a nickname, metonymic occupational name, or house name.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Pousson, Poisson, Poston, Hasson, Bosso, Musson, Gosson, Passon

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Posson Family Origin

Where is the Posson family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Posson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Posson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Posson families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Posson families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Posson's in the USA. New York had the highest population of Posson families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Posson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Posson Family Occupations

    What did your Posson ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Posson occupation in the USA was Farmer. 64% of Posson's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Posson family was Dairy Labeour. Farmer, Carpenter and Carriage Painter were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Posson.

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    • Farmer

      64%

    • Carpenter

      5%

    • Carriage Painter

      5%

    • Dairy Labeour

      5%

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

    Posson Historical Records

    What Posson family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Posson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Posson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Posson. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Posson. For the veterans among your Posson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Posson Life Expectancy

    What is the average Posson lifespan?

    Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Posson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Posson in 1958 was 51, and 84 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Posson

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Posson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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