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Posthlewaite Family History

Posthlewaite 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: Postlewaite, Postlewait, Postlethwaite, Postlethwait, Crosthwaite

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Where is the Posthlewaite family from?

You can see how Posthlewaite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Posthlewaite family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Posthlewaite families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Posthlewaite families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Posthlewaite's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Posthlewaite families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Posthlewaite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Posthlewaite 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Posthlewaite. 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 6 military records available for the last name Posthlewaite. For the veterans among your Posthlewaite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Posthlewaite lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Posthlewaite 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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