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Potarf Family History

Potarf 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: Kotara, Kotar, Pomar, Potash, Notaro, Pojar, Rotar, Totaro, Hotard

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Where is the Potarf family from?

You can see how Potarf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potarf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Potarf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Potarf families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Potarf's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Potarf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potarf 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 78 census records available for the last name Potarf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potarf 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Potarf. 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 16 military records available for the last name Potarf. For the veterans among your Potarf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potarf lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Potarf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Potarf in 1959 was 47, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potarf 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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