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Postrel Family History

Postrel 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: Postel, Postle, Poster, Poutre, Ostrem, Posten, Postler, Postal

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Where is the Postrel family from?

You can see how Postrel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Postrel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Postrel families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Postrel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Postrel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Postrel 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 Postrel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Postrel. 100% of Postrel men worked as an Owner.

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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

  • Owner
    100%

What Postrel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Postrel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Postrel 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Postrel. 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 20 military records available for the last name Postrel. For the veterans among your Postrel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Postrel lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Postrel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Postrel in 1975 was 91, and 73 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Postrel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Postrel 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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