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Von Post Family History

Von Post 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: Van Pelt, Van Oort, Van Cott, Van Hout, Van Soest, Van Oss, Van Nest

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Where is the Von Post family from?

You can see how Von Post families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Von Post family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Von Post families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Von Post families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Von Post's in USA. New York had the highest population of Von Post families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 410 census records available for the last name Von Post. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Von Post 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Von Post. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Von Post. For the veterans among your Von Post ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Von Post lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1997, in the United States, Von Post life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Von Post in 1981 was 75, and 81 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Von Post 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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