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Posthill Family History

Posthill Surname Meaning

see Postle and Postill.

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


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Where is the Posthill family from?

You can see how Posthill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Posthill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Posthill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Posthill families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Posthill's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Posthill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Posthill 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 Posthill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Posthill. 100% of Posthill 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
    100%

What Posthill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 343 census records available for the last name Posthill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Posthill 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Posthill. 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 31 military records available for the last name Posthill. For the veterans among your Posthill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Posthill lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1990, in the United States, Posthill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Posthill in 1963 was 69, and 64 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Posthill 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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