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Potashnick Family History

Potashnick 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: Rasnick, Potocnik, Potash, Stanick, Botwinick, Tabachnick, Stachnik

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Where is the Potashnick family from?

You can see how Potashnick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potashnick family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Potashnick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Potashnick families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Potashnick's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Potashnick families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potashnick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Potashnick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Potashnick. 42% of Potashnick men worked as a Proprietor and 60% of Potashnick women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Potashnick were New Worker and Sewing.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    42%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    60%
  • Sewing
    40%

What Potashnick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 677 census records available for the last name Potashnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potashnick 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Potashnick. 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 75 military records available for the last name Potashnick. For the veterans among your Potashnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potashnick lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Potashnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Potashnick in 1942 was 31, and 71 in 2004.

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