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Postina Family History

Postina 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: Cortina, Poston, Oosting, Pestana, Pollina, Posten, Osting, Ponting

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Where is the Postina family from?

You can see how Postina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Postina family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Postina families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Postina family living in Herefordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Postina's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Postina families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Postina surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Postina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Postina 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Postina. 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 8 military records available for the last name Postina. For the veterans among your Postina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Postina lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1988, in the United States, Postina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Postina in 1980 was 80, and 77 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Postina 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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