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Potaki Family History

Potaki Surname 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: Pataki, Polak, Otake, Osaki, Pataky, Otani, Potash, Patak, Potocki

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Where is the Potaki family from?

You can see how Potaki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potaki family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Potaki families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Potaki's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Potaki families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potaki surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Potaki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potaki 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Potaki. 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 5 military records available for the last name Potaki. For the veterans among your Potaki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potaki lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1999, in the United States, Potaki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Potaki in 1991 was 90, and 82 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Potaki

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potaki ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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