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Postetter Family History

Postetter 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: Hostetter, Hofstetter, Stetter, Castetter, Rastetter, Hostetler

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Where is the Postetter family from?

You can see how Postetter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Postetter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Postetter families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Postetter's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Postetter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Postetter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Postetter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Postetter 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Postetter. 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 9 military records available for the last name Postetter. For the veterans among your Postetter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Postetter lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1982, in the United States, Postetter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Postetter in 1972 was 80, and 84 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Postetter 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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