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Potejko Family History

Potejko 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: Popejoy, Petek, Poteet, Perko, Patek, Poleski, Otero, Conejo, Sotello

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Where is the Potejko family from?

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

There are 4 census records available for the last name Potejko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potejko 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Potejko. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Potejko. For the veterans among your Potejko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potejko lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potejko 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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