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Postier Family History

Postier Name Meaning

North German (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Brandenburg): unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Portier, Poster, Postler, Pester, Postel, Porter, Boster, Roster

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Where is the Postier family from?

You can see how Postier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Postier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Postier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Postier families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Postier's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Postier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Postier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Postier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Postier. 63% of Postier men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Postier women worked as a Waitress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Woodworker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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What Postier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Postier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Postier 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Postier. 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 160 military records available for the last name Postier. For the veterans among your Postier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Postier lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Postier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Postier in 1957 was 26, and 75 in 2004.

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