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Postance Family History

Postance Surname Meaning

see Postans.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Postance family from?

You can see how Postance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Postance family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Postance families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Postance families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Postance's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Postance families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Postance 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 Postance ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Wire Spring Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Postance. 100% of Postance men worked as a Wire Spring Maker and 74% of Postance 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Wire Spring Maker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Fur Machinist
    7%
  • Tailoress
    7%
  • Woolworths Asst
    7%

What Postance family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Postance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Postance 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Postance. 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 90 military records available for the last name Postance. For the veterans among your Postance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Postance lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Postance life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Postance in 1972 was 97, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Postance

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Postance 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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