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Potasnak Family History

Potasnak 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: Potocnik, Potash, Staszak, Stasiak, Polasek, Plank, Posa, Prasad

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Where is the Potasnak family from?

You can see how Potasnak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potasnak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Potasnak family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Potasnak's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Potasnak families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Potasnak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potasnak 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Potasnak. 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 3 military records available for the last name Potasnak. For the veterans among your Potasnak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potasnak lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Potasnak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Potasnak in 1985 was 83, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potasnak 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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