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Postles Family History

Postles Surname Meaning

variant of Postle with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Postles family from?

You can see how Postles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Postles family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Postles families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 107 Postles families living in Cheshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Postles's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Postles families in 1891.
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What did your Postles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Postles. 82% of Postles men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Postles women worked as a Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    82%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Postles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Postles 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Postles. 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 418 military records available for the last name Postles. For the veterans among your Postles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Postles lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Postles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Postles in 1963 was 79, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Postles 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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