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Posfate Family History

Posfate 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: Post, Pate, Postel, Posa, Plate, Postle, Moscato, Poster, Porte

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Where is the Posfate family from?

You can see how Posfate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Posfate family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Posfate families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Posfate's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Posfate families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Posfate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Posfate 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Posfate. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Posfate. For the veterans among your Posfate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Posfate

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