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Vonpostel Family History

Vonpostel 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, Hornbostel, Van Osten, Apostol, Poster, Monforte, Borstel

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Where is the Vonpostel family from?

You can see how Vonpostel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vonpostel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vonpostel family living in South Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vonpostel's in USA. South Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Vonpostel families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Vonpostel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vonpostel 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Vonpostel. 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 2 military records available for the last name Vonpostel. For the veterans among your Vonpostel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vonpostel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1986, in the United States, Vonpostel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Vonpostel in 1964 was 86, and 68 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vonpostel 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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