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Potavin Family History

Potavin 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: Potvin, Potwin, Podvin, Gavin, Savin, Lavin, Slavin, Tarin, Palin

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Where is the Potavin family from?

You can see how Potavin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potavin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Potavin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Potavin families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Potavin's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Potavin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potavin 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 96 census records available for the last name Potavin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potavin 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Potavin. 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 25 military records available for the last name Potavin. For the veterans among your Potavin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potavin lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1999, in the United States, Potavin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Potavin in 1976 was 74, and 61 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potavin 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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