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Postelle Family History

Postelle 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: Postell, Postel, Postle, Portella, Costello, Stelle, Portell

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Where is the Postelle family from?

You can see how Postelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Postelle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Postelle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Postelle families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Postelle's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Postelle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Postelle 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 Postelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Postelle. 60% of Postelle men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Postelle women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Postelle were Operator and Nurse.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Inspector
    14%
  • Operator
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Nurse
    50%

What Postelle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 846 census records available for the last name Postelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Postelle 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Postelle. 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 178 military records available for the last name Postelle. For the veterans among your Postelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Postelle lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Postelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Postelle in 1962 was 85, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Postelle 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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