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Posteraro Family History

Posteraro 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: Poster, Portera, Pastrano, Ostergard, Postema, Porter, Oster, Postel

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Where is the Posteraro family from?

You can see how Posteraro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Posteraro family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Posteraro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Posteraro families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Posteraro's in USA. New York had the highest population of Posteraro families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Posteraro 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 Posteraro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Posteraro. 60% of Posteraro men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Posteraro women worked as a House Maid.

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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%
  • Partner
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Maid
    100%

What Posteraro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Posteraro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Posteraro 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Posteraro. 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 97 military records available for the last name Posteraro. For the veterans among your Posteraro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Posteraro lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Posteraro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Posteraro in 1965 was 82, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Posteraro

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Posteraro 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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