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Postner Family History

Postner 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: Kostner, Poster, Posner, Portner, Postler, Costner, Postier, Porter

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Where is the Postner family from?

You can see how Postner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Postner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Postner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Postner family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Postner's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Postner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Postner 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 162 census records available for the last name Postner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Postner 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Postner. 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 129 military records available for the last name Postner. For the veterans among your Postner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Postner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Postner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Postner in 1963 was 90, and 93 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Postner 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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