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Potaniec Family History

Potaniec 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: Staniec, Otani, Pothier, Hovanec, Patane, Chowaniec, Janiec, Patania

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potaniec 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 4 census records available for the last name Potaniec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potaniec 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Potaniec. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Potaniec. For the veterans among your Potaniec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potaniec lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1993, in the United States, Potaniec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Potaniec in 1985 was 56, and 75 in 1993.

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