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Postella Family History

Postella 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: Portella, Postell, Costella, Postel, Stella, Patella, Montella

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Where is the Postella family from?

You can see how Postella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Postella family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Postella families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Postella families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Postella's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Postella families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Postella 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 54 census records available for the last name Postella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Postella 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Postella. 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 5 military records available for the last name Postella. For the veterans among your Postella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Postella lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Postella 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Postella

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