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Poste Family History

Poste Surname Meaning

see Post.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Poste family from?

You can see how Poste families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poste family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Poste families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Poste families living in Quebec. This was about 59% of all the recorded Poste's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Poste families in 1911.
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What did your Poste ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Poste. 67% of Poste men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Poste women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Poste were Labourer and Housekeeper.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    34%
  • School Teacher
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Poste family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Poste. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poste 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 608 immigration records available for the last name Poste. 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 691 military records available for the last name Poste. For the veterans among your Poste ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poste lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Poste life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Poste in 1960 was 51, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poste

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poste 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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