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Posateri Family History

Posateri 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: Pusateri, Poster, Porter, Oster, Postel, Pointer, Koster, Prater

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Where is the Posateri family from?

You can see how Posateri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Posateri family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Posateri families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Posateri's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Posateri families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Posateri 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 Posateri ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Posateri. 100% of Posateri women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Posateri family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Posateri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Posateri 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Posateri. 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 30 military records available for the last name Posateri. For the veterans among your Posateri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Posateri lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Posateri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Posateri in 1958 was 52, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Posateri

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Posateri 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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