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Potchynok Family History

Potchynok 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, Bocchino, Pluchino, Occhino, Polcyn, Bochenek, Prochnow

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Potchynok. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potchynok 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Potchynok. 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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There are 20 military records available for the last name Potchynok. For the veterans among your Potchynok ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potchynok lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Potchynok life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Potchynok in 1971 was 88, and 91 in 2003.

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