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Posttes Family History

Posttes 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, Potter, Pontes, Posten, Postler, Potts

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Where is the Posttes family from?

You can see how Posttes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Posttes family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Posttes families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 3 Posttes families living in Delaware. This was 100% of all the recorded Posttes's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Posttes families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Posttes 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 Posttes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Posttes. 100% of Posttes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Posttes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Posttes 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Posttes. 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 4 military records available for the last name Posttes. For the veterans among your Posttes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Posttes lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Posttes 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Posttes

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