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Potashman Family History

Potashman 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: Tashman, Rothman, Ashman, Othman, Cashman, Potash, Oshman, Coachman

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Where is the Potashman family from?

You can see how Potashman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potashman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Potashman family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Potashman's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Potashman families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Potashman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potashman 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Potashman. 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 Potashman. For the veterans among your Potashman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potashman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Potashman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Potashman in 1969 was 66, and 95 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potashman 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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