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Potard Family History

Potard 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: Hotard, Pollard, Howard, Kotara, Coward, Attard, Kotar, Coard, Pinard

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Where is the Potard family from?

You can see how Potard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potard family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Potard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Potard family living in Kansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Potard's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Potard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potard 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 83 census records available for the last name Potard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potard 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 Potard. 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 2 military records available for the last name Potard. For the veterans among your Potard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potard lifespan?

Average Potard life expectancy in 1982 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potard 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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