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Postolu Family History

Postolu 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: Postel, Postle, Apostol, Poston, Pistole, Apostolou, Postal, Postell

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Where is the Postolu family from?

You can see how Postolu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Postolu family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Postolu family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Postolu's in USA. California had the highest population of Postolu families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Postolu surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Postolu ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Typist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Postolu. 100% of Postolu women worked as a Typist.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Postolu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Postolu 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Postolu. 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 20 military records available for the last name Postolu. For the veterans among your Postolu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Postolu lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1993, in the United States, Postolu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Postolu in 1968 was 73, and 70 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Postolu 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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