help with unknown word on manifest, please?

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help with unknown word on manifest, please?

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I am reviewing a line on a ship manifest. The handwriting is generally very clear and easy to read. Under "calling or occupation" is written "laborer possident". Does this make any sense? I thought perhaps the second word could have been "peasant" but that word is clearly written on another line above, and the two words definitely look different. Thank you.
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Can you post the manifest or give us the link?
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Should be at this link, line #8.....

http://www.ellisisland.org/search/shipM ... 2713040188

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The word is definitely "possident", which is a not existing translation (?) of the Italian "Possidente"="property owner". "laborer" was added in a second time.
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Thank you!!
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