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Postlethwait Family History

Postlethwait Name Meaning

English (Cheshire): habitational name from a lost minor place in the parish of Millom Cumbria. The name is not recorded until the 13th century. The etymology of the placename is uncertain. This form of the surname is rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Thistlethwaite, Hebblethwaite, Postle, Goldthwaite, Satterthwaite

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Where is the Postlethwait family from?

You can see how Postlethwait families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Postlethwait family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Postlethwait families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 3 Postlethwait families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Postlethwait's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Postlethwait families in 1840.
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What did your Postlethwait ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Postlethwait. 38% of Postlethwait men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Postlethwait women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Postlethwait were New Worker and Housewife. .

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Lawyer
    9%
  • New Worker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Passenger Lists

There are 76 immigration records available for the last name Postlethwait. 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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There are 739 military records available for the last name Postlethwait. For the veterans among your Postlethwait ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Postlethwait lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Postlethwait life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Postlethwait in 1953 was 48, and 74 in 2004.

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