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Postler Family History

Postler Surname Meaning

German: variant of Postel 2 habitational name for someone from Postel near Militsch in Silesia.

Occupational or status name for a helper or lowly servant (of a miller or baker in Franconia) from Middle High German bōʒe.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Postler family from?

You can see how Postler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Postler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Postler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Postler families living in Cheshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Postler's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Postler families in 1891.
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What did your Postler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Postler. 100% of Postler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Postler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Postler 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Postler. 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 898 military records available for the last name Postler. For the veterans among your Postler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Postler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Postler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Postler in 1963 was 66, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Postler 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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