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Postak Family History

Postak 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: Postal, Post, Postel, Posa, Postle, Polak, Poston, Costa, Poster

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Where is the Postak family from?

You can see how Postak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Postak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Postak family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Postak's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Postak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Postak 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 59 census records available for the last name Postak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Postak 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Postak. 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 102 military records available for the last name Postak. For the veterans among your Postak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Postak lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Postak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Postak in 1968 was 71, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Postak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Postak 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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