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Postawa Family History

Postawa 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: Pestana, Posada, Postal, Postma, Postema, Mostafa, Mustafa, Post

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Where is the Postawa family from?

You can see how Postawa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Postawa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Postawa family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Postawa's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Postawa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Postawa 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 Postawa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Core Winder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Postawa. 100% of Postawa men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Postawa women worked as a Core Winder.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Core Winder
    100%

What Postawa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Postawa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Postawa 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Postawa. 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 51 military records available for the last name Postawa. For the veterans among your Postawa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Postawa lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Postawa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Postawa in 1942 was 29, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Postawa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Postawa 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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