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Postert Family History

Postert 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: Poster, Mostert, Porter, Oster, Postel, Koster, Poteet, Doster

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Where is the Postert family from?

You can see how Postert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Postert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Postert families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Postert families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Postert's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Postert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Postert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Postert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Postert. 38% of Postert men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Postert 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Carpenter
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Postert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Postert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Postert 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Postert. 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 115 military records available for the last name Postert. For the veterans among your Postert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Postert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Postert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Postert in 1963 was 81, and 47 in 2004.

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