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Postlewaite Family History

Postlewaite Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire and Sussex): variant of Postlethwait.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Postlewaite family from?

You can see how Postlewaite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Postlewaite family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Postlewaite families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 10 Postlewaite families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 56% of all the recorded Postlewaite's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Postlewaite families in 1911.
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What did your Postlewaite ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Postlewaite. 20% of Postlewaite men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Postlewaite women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Postlewaite were Farm Hand and Stenographer.

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Farm Hand
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Clerk
    30%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Postlewaite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Postlewaite 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 544 immigration records available for the last name Postlewaite. 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 482 military records available for the last name Postlewaite. For the veterans among your Postlewaite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Postlewaite lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Postlewaite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Postlewaite in 1960 was 48, and 77 in 2004.

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