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Poaster Family History

Poaster Surname 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: Plaster, Poster, Paster, Polster, Peaster, Porter, Master, Oster

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Where is the Poaster family from?

You can see how Poaster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poaster family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Poaster families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Poaster's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Poaster families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poaster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Poaster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poaster 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Poaster. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Poaster. For the veterans among your Poaster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poaster lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Poaster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Poaster in 1970 was 87, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poaster 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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