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Postlewait Family History

Postlewait Surname Meaning

English (Leicestershire): variant of Postlethwait. This variant is rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Postlewait family from?

You can see how Postlewait families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Postlewait family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Postlewait families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Postlewait families living in Leicestershire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Postlewait's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Postlewait families in 1891.
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What did your Postlewait ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Postlewait. 39% of Postlewait men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Postlewait women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Postlewait were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    37%
  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Saleslady
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Postlewait. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Postlewait 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Postlewait. 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 858 military records available for the last name Postlewait. For the veterans among your Postlewait ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Postlewait lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Postlewait life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Postlewait in 1952 was 47, and 80 in 2004.

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