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Postin Family History

Postin Name Meaning

see Poston .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Poston, Posten, Costin, Austin, Post, Postel, Joslin, Dustin, Osten

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Where is the Postin family from?

You can see how Postin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Postin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Postin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Postin families living in Georgia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Postin's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Postin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Postin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Postin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Postin. 25% of Postin men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Miner
    13%
  • Engineer
    13%
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Census Records

There are 761 census records available for the last name Postin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Postin 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Postin. 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 177 military records available for the last name Postin. For the veterans among your Postin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Postin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Postin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Postin in 1963 was 80, and 52 in 2002.

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