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Potemski Family History

Potemski 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: Poleski, Polanski, Podolski, Demski, Obremski, Zoromski, Pokorski

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Where is the Potemski family from?

You can see how Potemski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potemski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Potemski family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Potemski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Potemski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potemski 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 57 census records available for the last name Potemski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potemski 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Potemski. 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 22 military records available for the last name Potemski. For the veterans among your Potemski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potemski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Potemski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Potemski in 1962 was 64, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potemski 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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