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Postelwait Family History

Postelwait 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: Postlewait, Postlethwait, Postlewaite, Postel, Stewart, Portella

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Where is the Postelwait family from?

You can see how Postelwait families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Postelwait family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Postelwait families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Postelwait families living in Kansas. This was about 35% of all the recorded Postelwait's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Postelwait families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Postelwait 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 Postelwait ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Postelwait. 100% of Postelwait men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Postelwait family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 335 census records available for the last name Postelwait. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Postelwait 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Postelwait. 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 68 military records available for the last name Postelwait. For the veterans among your Postelwait ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Postelwait lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Postelwait life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Postelwait in 1964 was 78, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Postelwait

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Postelwait 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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