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Potasz Family History

Potasz 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: Potash, Kotas, Potratz, Potts, Pobanz, Pothast, Jonas, Pott, Platz

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Where is the Potasz family from?

You can see how Potasz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potasz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Potasz families living in Connecticut. This was about 75% of all the recorded Potasz's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Potasz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potasz 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 98 census records available for the last name Potasz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potasz 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Potasz. 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 27 military records available for the last name Potasz. For the veterans among your Potasz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potasz lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Potasz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Potasz in 1969 was 67, and 58 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potasz 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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