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Postill Family History

Postill Surname Meaning

English: variant of Postle.

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


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Where is the Postill family from?

You can see how Postill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Postill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Postill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 56 Postill families living in Yorkshire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Postill's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Postill families in 1891.
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What did your Postill 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 Postill. 34% of Postill men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Postill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Postill were Incapacitated and Shorthand Typist.

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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
    34%
  • Labourer
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Incapacitated
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Household Duties
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Shorthand Typist
    3%

What Postill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Postill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Postill 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Postill. 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 310 military records available for the last name Postill. For the veterans among your Postill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Postill lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2001, in the United States, Postill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Postill in 1959 was 63, and 70 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Postill 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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