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Postan Family History

Postan Surname Meaning

see Poston.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Postan family from?

You can see how Postan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Postan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Postan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Postan families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Postan's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Postan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Postan 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 Postan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Postan. 100% of Postan 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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Postan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 499 census records available for the last name Postan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Postan 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Postan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 60 military records available for the last name Postan. For the veterans among your Postan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Postan lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Postan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Postan in 1969 was 76, and 94 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Postan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Postan 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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