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Posthume Family History

Posthume 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: Posthuma, Posthumus, Postle, Bothum, Ostrum, Postma, Postema, Joshua

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Where is the Posthume family from?

You can see how Posthume families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Posthume family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Posthume family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Posthume's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Posthume families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Posthume. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Posthume 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Posthume. 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 1 military records available for the last name Posthume. For the veterans among your Posthume ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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