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Postas Family History

Postas Name 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: Costas, Postal, Kostas, Post, Postel, Posa, Postle, Kotas, Porras

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Where is the Postas family from?

You can see how Postas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Postas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Postas family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Postas's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Postas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Postas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Postas ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Postas ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Postas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Postas 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Postas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Postas. For the veterans among your Postas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Postas lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Postas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Postas in 1944 was 26, and 83 in 2003.

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