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Postoll Family History

Postoll 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: Postell, Postel, Postle, Apostol, Poston, Pistole, Stoll, Portell

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Where is the Postoll family from?

You can see how Postoll families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Postoll family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Postoll families living in New Jersey. This was about 75% of all the recorded Postoll's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Postoll families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Postoll 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 Postoll ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, File Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Postoll. 100% of Postoll men worked as a File Clerk.

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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

  • File Clerk
    100%

What Postoll family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Postoll. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Postoll 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Postoll. 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 36 military records available for the last name Postoll. For the veterans among your Postoll ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Postoll lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1987, in the United States, Postoll life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Postoll in 1967 was 84, and 86 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Postoll 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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