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Postgate Family History

Postgate Surname Meaning

From Postgate in Danby (NR Yorks), which is recorded as Postgate in the 12th century. The place-name derives from Old English post ‘post pillar’.

Old Scandinavian gata translates to ‘way path road’. This suggests a historical significance in the naming of the area, indicating the presence of a pathway or passage associated with a post or pillar.

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


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Where is the Postgate family from?

You can see how Postgate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Postgate family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Postgate families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 60 Postgate families living in Yorkshire. This was about 62% of all the recorded Postgate's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Postgate families in 1891.
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What did your Postgate ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Postgate. 67% of Postgate men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Postgate women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Postgate were Wood Patternmaker and Kitchenmaid.

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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

  • General Labourer
    67%
  • Insurance Agent
    17%
  • Wood Patternmaker
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Private Means
    10%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    7%
  • Kitchenmaid
    5%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Postgate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Postgate 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Postgate. 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 97 military records available for the last name Postgate. For the veterans among your Postgate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Postgate lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Postgate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Postgate in 1974 was 77, and 19 in 2000.

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