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Potwin Name Meaning

Americanized form of French Canadian Potvin 1 itself a shortened (altered) form of French Poitevin (see Poitevint ). Compare Portwine

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


Similar surnames: Potvin, Polin, Podvin, Follin, Dolin, Petrin, Poplin, Poulin, Patin

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Where is the Potwin family from?

You can see how Potwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potwin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Potwin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 27 Potwin families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Potwin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Potwin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potwin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Potwin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Potwin. 27% of Potwin men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Potwin women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Potwin were Laborer and Housekeeper. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Editor
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    38%
  • Housewife
    38%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Potwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potwin 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Potwin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 435 military records available for the last name Potwin. For the veterans among your Potwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potwin lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Potwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Potwin in 1961 was 73, and 85 in 2004.

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