Poss Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Poss Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Poss family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 7
Weaver 2
Card Room Hand 1
Carder 1
Fire Man 1
Fireman's Wife 1
Piecer 1
Agricultural Labourer 1
Shoe Maker Journeyman 1
Housemaid 1
Shepherd 1
Wheelwright Journeyman 1
Butchers Man 1
House Keeper 1
Boys Cap Maker 1
Dress Maker 1
Potter Printer 1
Potter Transferer 1
Tallow Chandler 1

Poss Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Pass 75% 10,839
2 Poss 100% 164
3 Piesse 50% 132
4 Possee 67% 113

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The surname Poss is the 2nd most popular variant of Pass.

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