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Postlewaithe Family History

Postlewaithe 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: Postlewaite, Postlewait, Postlethwaite, Postlethwait, Crosthwaite

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Where is the Postlewaithe family from?

You can see how Postlewaithe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Postlewaithe family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Postlewaithe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Postlewaithe family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Postlewaithe's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Postlewaithe families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Postlewaithe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Postlewaithe 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Postlewaithe. 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 10 military records available for the last name Postlewaithe. For the veterans among your Postlewaithe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Postlewaithe lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Postlewaithe 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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