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Postell Family History

Postell Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French and German Postel. English: variant of Postill.

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


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Where is the Postell family from?

You can see how Postell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Postell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Postell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 118 Postell families living in Yorkshire. This was about 74% of all the recorded Postell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Postell families in 1891.
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What did your Postell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Postell. 82% of Postell 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
    82%
  • Housewife
    19%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Postell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Postell 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 359 immigration records available for the last name Postell. 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 Postell. For the veterans among your Postell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Postell lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Postell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Postell in 1948 was 52, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Postell 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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