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Posten Family History

Posten Surname Meaning

German: probably a variant of Post 1 or 2; or alternatively from a (dialect) variant of the personal name Sebastian.

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


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Where is the Posten family from?

You can see how Posten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Posten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Posten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Posten families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Posten's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Posten families in 1891.
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What did your Posten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Posten. 27% of Posten men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Posten women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Posten were Salesman and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Secretary
    13%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Posten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Posten 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 325 immigration records available for the last name Posten. 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 13,000 military records available for the last name Posten. For the veterans among your Posten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Posten lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Posten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Posten in 1942 was 34, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Posten 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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