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Poterie Family History

Poterie 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: Oteri, Petrie, Patrie, Poteete, Porter, Peter, Guthrie, Power, Poteet

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Where is the Poterie family from?

You can see how Poterie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poterie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Poterie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Poterie families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Poterie's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Poterie families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poterie 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 67 census records available for the last name Poterie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poterie 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Poterie. 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 9 military records available for the last name Poterie. For the veterans among your Poterie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poterie lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1976, in the United States, Poterie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Poterie in 1965 was 72, and 70 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poterie 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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