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Postway Family History

Postway 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: Postal, Petway, Pettway, Postma, Conway, Post, Postel, Posa, Postle

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Where is the Postway family from?

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

What did your Postway ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Postway. 100% of Postway men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Postway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Postway 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Postway. 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 4 military records available for the last name Postway. For the veterans among your Postway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Postway lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Postway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Postway in 1970 was 62, and 63 in 2004.

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