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Postens Family History

Postens 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: Posten, Postel, Osten, Poston, Porten, Kosten, Poster, Rosten

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Where is the Postens family from?

You can see how Postens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Postens family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Postens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Postens families living in Hampshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Postens's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Postens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Postens 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 278 census records available for the last name Postens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Postens 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Postens. 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 34 military records available for the last name Postens. For the veterans among your Postens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Postens lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1995, in the United States, Postens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Postens in 1974 was 71, and 87 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Postens 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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