Researching Austin Post
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 339 people with the Post surname? In that year Post was ranked number 3240 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Austin means "Majestic dignity" and is of Latin origin.
Records of Austin Post on Ancestry
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DNA
Sometimes you can run into a brick wall in your tree and you just don't have enough evidence to make that next step back in time. A DNA test can sometimes help to make a link to a particular family name if you find you share common DNA with people who have the same or similar surnames as each other. If you are lucky then you may get a match within a few generations and discover some Post ancestors. Additionally, the modern DNA test can give you a breakdown of your ethnic mix - you may be surprised at the results!
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Austin Post and the Post Family History
Birth, Death and Marriage records are often the best method of making the links to the Post Genealogy that will form part of your family tree. Although records vary from country to country, they are normally the most formal record of a person's relations. From the sources listed below it will be possible to locate a birth record and, from that record, a birth certificate may be obtainable which is likely to list the names of the parents, therefore taking you back another generation. A marriage certificate may also list the names of the respective fathers of the bride and groom which may then help you to find them earlier in life on a census record enabling you to fill out more detail in the Post family tree.
Study Parish Records for Austin Post at Find My Past.
Investigate for the UK registered births, marriages and deaths of Austin Post using the FreeBMD database.
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Explore the LDS Database for records about Austin Post.
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Post Genealogy Databases
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Find Austin Post from Ireland on findmypast.ie
Post Forums
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| Did you know that there are currently 24306 people with the Post surname in the USA? Post is ranked number 149 for popularity in the USA. |
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Investigate the Ellis Island Database for information on Austin Post. This database contains over 25 million immigration records detailing passengers arriving in the United States of America.
Some Famous People called Austin Post
Austin Post
Austin S. Post (16 March 1922 – 12 November 2012) was a photographer, glaciologist, and mountaineer known for his aerial photography of the mountains and glaciers of North America, particularly the North Cascades of Washington and Glacier Bay, Alaska.
Post worked for many years as a research scientist for the United States Geological Survey and was awarded an honorary degree from the University of Alaska-Fairbanks in 2004, despite not having graduated from high school. Many of his photographs are used in the Cascade Alpine Guide books by Fred Beckey. Post names Bradford Washburn as a photographic influence. He lived on Vashon Island, Washington.
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