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Posteher Family History

Posteher 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: Poster, Postler, Postier, Porter, Oster, Ostler, Postel, Esther

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Where is the Posteher family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Posteher 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 Posteher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Structural Iron Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Posteher. 100% of Posteher men worked as a Structural Iron Worker.

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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

  • Structural Iron Worker
    100%

What Posteher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Posteher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Posteher 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Posteher. 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 45 military records available for the last name Posteher. For the veterans among your Posteher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Posteher lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Posteher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Posteher in 1965 was 57, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Posteher 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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